What Parents Need to Know
If your kid has been talking about creating their own AI action figure, you’re not alone. This exciting new trend is all over social media and combines the fun of imaginative play with the magic of AI-generated art. Here’s a quick breakdown of what it is, and how you can help your child join in on the fun!
What Is an AI Action Figure?
An AI action figure is a custom-designed character created using artificial intelligence tools that generate art based on a written prompt. Kids come up with a fun description of their dream hero (think: “ice-powered space ninja” or “mermaid with electric rainbow hair”), and AI turns that idea into an illustrated action figure or cartoon character.
It’s creative, screen-friendly, and a great way to bring your child’s imagination to life!
How to Create One
You don’t need fancy software or tech skills. Here’s a simple way to get started:
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Come up with a description: Sit down with your child and brainstorm what their dream action figure would look like.
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Use a prompt like the one below.
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Plug it into an AI image generator like Craiyon, Bing Image Creator, or if you're using ChatGPT, just ask it to generate the image for you!
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Download and print the image—or even get it made into a custom figure or poster!
Try This Prompt:
Create an action figure box featuring a figure of my child (based on the photos I uploaded), dressed in [describe their favorite Appaman outfit]. Inside the packaging, include several items: [describe a favorite toy, and an item related to their hobbies…]. The top of the box should prominently display the name [insert child’s name], and the bottom should include a phrase that describes them. The full figure should appear in the box from head to toe. Use the color palette: [insert favorite colors]
Let your child customize the prompt with their favorite colors, powers, and sidekicks!
