Use Nano Banana AI to Create Viral 3D Figurines from Your Photos
The internet is buzzing with the Nano Banana AI 3D figurine trend, where people turn selfies, portraits, or pet photos into hyper-detailed collectible figurines. If you’ve seen those toy-like photos on Instagram, TikTok, or X and wondered how to make one yourself — you’re in the right place. In this guide, you’ll get a full walkthrough: how Nano Banana works, step-by-step instructions, prompt templates, styling tips, and how to make your figurine stand out and go viral.
What is Nano Banana AI?
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Nano Banana is the codename for Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a new tool by Google’s Gemini / DeepMind. It allows you to take a regular photo (often a selfie, portrait, or pet) and convert it into a stylized, collectible-figurine style image.
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Key capabilities: subject consistency across edits, blending multiple photos, changing outfits or backgrounds, and transforming 2D images into something that looks like a 3D mini sculpture.
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Output tends to include realistic textures, polished bases, display boxes or packaging, lighting effects, and stylized props — all elements typical of collectible figurines.
Step-by-Step: How to Create Your Own 3D Figurine with Nano Banana AI
Now that we know what goes behind the scenes in the creation of a 3D figurine, here are the exact steps you need to follow to create your own 3D figurine using Google’s Nano Banana AI.
1. Make your Gemini Account
Visit the official Gemini website.2. Select the right model
In the drop-down menu below the Gemini logo, select Gemini 2.5 Flash. In the Tools section within the chat window, click on Create Image. You will also see a Banana image right next to the option, indicating Nano Banana.3. Add photo
From the Add Files section right next to Tools, click on Upload File. Here, you can upload a clear photo of yourself that you want transformed into a 3D figurine.4. Use the right prompt
Use the following prompt for the image generation. You can simply copy/paste it, or make your own changes to the prompt. Here are 4 different nano Banan Prompt for you
Transform the person in the uploaded image into a high-detail 1/6 scale collectible 3D figurine in a realistic sculpted style, with sharp texturing and lifelike facial features. The figurine is posed heroically on a polished wooden tabletop, lit by natural daylight from a nearby window. It stands on a circular frosted glass base, clean with no labels or text. Behind it is a tilted tablet showing a paused frame of the digital sculpting software mid-process. Beside the figurine lies a premium toy packaging box inspired by Japanese anime collectibles, featuring full-colour illustrations of the same figurine in action poses. Ensure the scene feels photorealistic, cinematic, and crafted for professional display, suitable for collectors and online storefront previews.
Transform the person in the uploaded photo into a high-detail 1/6 scale collectible 3D figurine in realistic sculpted style, with lifelike facial features. The figurine is posed on a polished wooden tabletop, lit by soft natural window light, on a circular clear acrylic base. Behind it is a minimalist toy packaging box with printed illustrations of the figurine in action poses. Ensure the lighting is cinematic and the textures sharp
Create a 1/7 scale realistic figurine of the subject in the image, wearing stylized fantasy armor, standing on a marble base. Include dramatic backlighting, subtle shadows, a clean background. Add a luxury packaging box beside it with stylized artwork matching the figurine.
Make a collectible toy version of the person: sculpted style, miniature figure with glossy and matte textures, base made of frosted glass, background a designer shelf with soft light. Photo-realistic details.
5. Wait for your photo
Wait 10–30 seconds while the AI processes your image. View the result: A 3D figurine will appear on screen. Click on the Download option in the top-right corner of the image. You can then share the image wherever you wish.Tips to Make Your Figurine Go Viral
If you want your AI figurine to get shared and liked, here are extra tips:
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Choose striking photos: Bold poses, colors, expressions. Clean backgrounds help the AI focus.
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High-quality prompt details: The more you specify lighting, base, texture, environment, the more premium the result.
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Use branding / personalization: Add your name, initials, or a custom label on packaging. People love the personal touch.
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Consistency in style: If you plan to post several, maintain a theme (same base style, lighting) so your posts look cohesive.
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Social media presentation: Use mockups, show “before & after” slides, time-lapse of prompt → result, or pair the image with short videos.
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Appropriate hashtags and captions: #NanoBanana #3DFigurine #AIArt #GeminiAI #AITrend etc. Use trend tags and engage viewers: “Guess which toy I’d be!” “My figurine version…” etc.