A new digital craze has swept across social media platforms today with the emergence of the “Nano Banana” figurine, a hyper-realistic 3D image trend created using Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool. From pop idols to personal pets, users are generating lifelike collectible avatars in seconds, propelling this AI tool into the mainstream as the must-try feature for Gen Z creators and digital art enthusiasts.
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Tool Launches a New Trend
Leveraging the power of advanced AI imaging technology, Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool—now affectionately called “Nano Banana” by its fanbase—has captivated millions online. Unlike previous AI-generated avatar trends, Nano Banana figurines stand out for their minute details, depth, and photorealistic textures, creating avatars that often surprise users with their uncanny resemblance to real-world counterparts. Enthusiasts are sharing images of their custom Nano Bananas across TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms, each showcasing highly personalized designs, from meticulously recreated facial features to imaginative costume choices.
Ease of Access Drives Widespread Adoption
One of the core reasons for the Nano Banana figurine’s instant popularity is its remarkable simplicity and accessibility. Users need only visit Google’s AI Studio and select the “Gemini 2.5 Flash Image” feature—hidden under the colloquial “try Nano Banana” title—to begin creating. The process requires no technical expertise or paid subscription, opening participation to anyone with an internet connection.
Check out the examples below. The picture on the left was created with Nano Banana and the picture on the right was created with OpenArt. Both were created using identical prompts.
Sample Nano Banana prompts
Here are a few prompts to try:
“Take this photo of me and turn me into a collectible figurine inside a toy box. The box should include a clear window to show the figurine, bold graphics, and my name on the packaging. Style the figurine in a fun, toy-like way but keep my likeness recognizable. Make it look like an authentic action figure you’d find on a store shelf.”
Create a realistic 1/7 scale PVC-style figurine of the referenced character, accurately preserving face, pose, hair, clothing, and details. Place it on a round display base. Scene: a computer desk showing ZBrush modeling of the figure on the monitor. Beside it, add a glossy commercial packaging box with rounded corners, a transparent window, and a blister insert showing the figure inside. Render in an authentic collectible figure photography style with realistic lighting, depth, and materials.
But don’t go getting woke on us
One takeaway – don’t try generating a figurine of Donald Trump. I tried everything I could think of to no avail. However, on OpenArt, it works quite well:
