The internet is buzzing again, and this time, the star of the show is the Google Nano Banana AI trend. If you’ve been on TikTok, Instagram, or X (Twitter) recently, chances are you’ve seen tiny, glossy, toy-like figurines popping up everywhere. These aren’t hand-crafted collectibles — they’re AI-generated 3D figurines made with Google’s powerful Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool.
Lovingly nicknamed “Nano Banana” by the online community, this effect transforms everyday photos, objects, and even celebrities into adorable miniatures that look like collectible action figures — complete with shiny textures, acrylic bases, and even packaging box mockups.
What Exactly is a 3D Figurine?
A 3D figurine is a digital miniature model designed to look like a real-life collectible toy. In the AI world, it’s:
- Stylized: Resembles anime figures, Funko Pops, or action figures
- Polished: Glossy vinyl or plastic-like finish
- Miniaturized: Characters are reimagined in toy-size
- Photo-ready: Often shown with soft studio lighting, shadows, and a display stand
Nano Banana takes this collectible aesthetic and makes it accessible to anyone in seconds — no sculpting, no 3D modeling software required.
Why Did the Nano Banana Trend Go Viral?
Several reasons explain its meteoric rise:
- Instant Results – Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image can generate pro-level 3D figurines in seconds.
- Accessibility – No cost, no advanced editing skills required.
- Creativity – Users can turn pets, themselves, celebrities, or random objects into shiny collectibles.
- Virality – Politicians, influencers, and big creators joined in (even Assam’s Chief Minister posted one), giving it a global spotlight.
- Social Appeal – The glossy toy-like visuals are instantly shareable across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
How to Create a Nano Banana 3D Figurine for Free
Here’s your step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Open Google AI Studio
- Visit the Gemini app or use it via Chrome.
- Select Gemini 2.5 Flash Image.
Step 2: Choose Your Input Method
- Photo + Prompt (Recommended): Upload a photo and describe how it should transform.
- Prompt Only: Skip the photo and describe your figurine purely through text.
Step 3: Use the Official Image Prompt
Here’s the Google-provided prompt (shared on X):
Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is a 3D modeling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures, printed with original artwork.👉 Replace “characters in the picture” with your desired subject (your pet, favorite anime character, yourself, etc.).
Step 4: Generate, Review, Refine
- Click Generate.
- In seconds, Gemini produces your collectible figurine.
- If details look off (face, pose, clothing), tweak your prompt or upload a different photo.
More Fun Nano Banana Modes to Try
Google users have been experimenting with prompts beyond figurines. Here are some trending ones:
For Video Effect: Go to pixverse.ai
Video Prompt:
A cinematic close-up shot of a hand lifting a toy from the table, rotating it slowly in 360 degrees in front of the camera, then placing it back gently. Soft natural lighting, smooth motion, high clarity, realistic details.This turns you into a pixel-art video game sprite inside a retro side-scroller scene.
3D Hologram Mode
Prompt example:
Turn the [object] into a 3D transparent line art hologram.
Upload any photo (like your phone, a coffee mug, or a cat) and Gemini will render it as a glowing wireframe hologram.
Final Thoughts
The Nano Banana AI figurine trend is more than just a meme — it’s a creative revolution powered by Google Gemini. For the first time, studio-quality toy models are being generated by everyday users with nothing more than a prompt and a photo.
Whether you want to transform your dog into a samurai collectible, make a mini-you in vinyl toy style, or reimagine your favorite celebrity as a hologram, Gemini makes it possible in just seconds — and all for free.
