How to Create Your Own AI Action Figure (Viral Trend)
By Ayo Bamgbose ACIM, Assoc CIPD, MA, MSc, BSc
I wasn’t planning to jump on the trend. But then I saw it...
The action figure AI prompt.
And I thought, you know what? Why not?
Not just for fun but because it’s actually such a smart way to show who we are as educators in our industry.
If you’ve ever taught a course while juggling five tabs, mentoring students, marking assignments, and sending one last email before dinner, you deserve your own action figure too.
So I made mine. And I loved it.
Not because it’s “cute,” but because it actually made me pause and see myself. Really see myself. As someone who has built something, who teaches, who supports, and who’s still growing.
Create Your Own... and Make It Reflect You
If you’re going to join the trend, go all in. Make it yours.
Here’s how you can bring in your own brand style:
- Choose colours that reflect your energy and work style (think: calming, confident, bold, clean – whatever fits you)
- Add your name and a tagline that speaks to what you actually do
- Include your logo (optional) if you have one
And most importantly, pick accessories that make sense for your daily life – your tools, tech, resources, or even your rituals. This is your visual elevator pitch in a toy box.
Use This Prompt to Get Started
Here’s the base prompt I used and tweaked:
Create an image of me in a hyper-realistic action figure portrait of [insert your description], inside plastic toy packaging. Dramatic studio lighting. Glossy plastic texture. Collectible action figure style. Accessories floating next to the figure: [list your tools – clipboard, iced coffee, workbook, laptop, fob watch, etc.]. Include your name and a clear tagline on the packaging. Add branding elements like colours and logos that reflect your business. Cinematic toy shelf vibes. Soft lens flare. Ultra-detailed. Bold, vibrant colours.
Want Ideas for Your Role?
Here are three ready-made prompts depending on the path you're on:
#1 For Spa Managers
Create a collectible action figure of a spa manager in a smart blazer over a uniform top, headset in hand, standing confidently in plastic toy packaging. Accessories: booking system tablet, performance tracker clipboard, spa menu, customer feedback form, branded walkie-talkie. Tagline: “The calm in the chaos.” Reflect spa luxury and leadership with warm neutrals or polished golds and greens.
#2 For Spa Beauty Therapists
Create a hyper-realistic action figure portrait of a beauty therapist in a professional salon uniform, inside plastic toy packaging. Accessories: hot stone set, facial steamer, consultation card, retail products, comfy spa slippers. Tagline: “Bringing calm, confidence and care to every client.” Use clean, peaceful colours with soft lighting and spa-style branding.
#3 For Beauty Wellness Educators
Create an action figure of an educator in a salon trainer uniform, inside plastic toy packaging. Accessories: MacBook, course workbook, certificate in Education and Training, planner, learner portfolio. Tagline: “Ready to teach what I know and love.” Use soft but strong colour choices and add your education branding for that professional edge.
Create an image of me in a hyper-realistic action figure portrait of [insert your description], inside plastic toy packaging. Dramatic studio lighting. Glossy plastic texture. Collectible action figure style. Accessories floating next to the figure: [list your tools – clipboard, iced coffee, workbook, laptop, fob watch, etc.]. Include your name and a clear tagline on the packaging. Add branding elements like colours and logos that reflect your business. Cinematic toy shelf vibes. Soft lens flare. Ultra-detailed. Bold, vibrant colours.
Want to Make Yours Too?
This trend is more than a bit of fun. It’s a brilliant way to remind yourself (and others) what you do, who you are, and how far you’ve come.
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