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Studio Ghibli’s soft anime fantasy is so last week. Now, the internet’s latest obsession is about trading your Ghibli forest backdrop for glossy plastic packaging—and no, we are not talking about skincare. We are talking about action figure realness, powered by ChatGPT 4o and served with a side of personality.

ChatGPT’s new trend is turning you into an action figures | Credit: X

From Anime aesthetic to action figures– ChatGPT just turned you into a doll

Yes, ChatGPT is now letting users transform themselves into premium collectible dolls (cue the drama), complete with blister packs, accessories, and toy aisle energy. The same kind of action figures that once showcased Marvel superheroes or DC baddies? You are now the main character, babe.

How it works – because we know you are dying to try it

To unlock your inner plastic icon, all you need is the ChatGPT website or app, a good photo, and the ultimate prompt. Users are uploading their full-length selfies and dropping this zesty little message:

ChatGPT’s new trend is turning you into an action figures | Credit: X

“Use this photo of me to create an action figure of myself in a blister pack, in the style like a premium collectible toy. The figure should be standing up and have a relaxed, friendly smile. The blister pack should have a header with the text ‘[ACTION FIGURE NAME]’ in large letters and a subheading of ‘[SUBHEADING]’ below it. Include accessories in compartments to the side of the figure: [LIST OF ACCESSORIES].”

ChatGPT’s new trend is turning you into an action figures | Credit: X

Give it a minute (or five if AI is feeling moody), and boom—your plastic alter ego is ready for the digital shelf. Want a glitter gun? Oversized sunglasses? A tiny emotional support espresso shot? Add it all in.

Just a heads-up: free users only get three tries a day, so make them count. And please, choose your accessories wisely. Nobody wants a basic doll with nothing but a handbag.

So… why is everyone freaking out (again)?

Following the Ghibli AI trend—which saw netizens anime-fying their pics until Hayao Miyazaki’s ghost almost quit the internet—this action figure wave is giving fans a new flavour of self-expression. While some people felt the Ghibli movement disrespected the sacred art of hand-drawn animation, the action figure trend feels more like playful cosplay on steroids.

ChatGPT’s new trend is turning you into an action figures | Credit: X

One fan summed it up perfectly, saying that turning into a toy version of yourself is “like finally seeing yourself how your inner child imagined you—extra, powerful, and perfectly packaged.”

Barbiecore who? This is Youcore

In 2025, the most fashionable accessory is yourself—boxed, smiling, and accessorised to the gods. So go on, give the world your plastic alter ego. And if you missed the Ghibli train, this is your redemption arc.

Let the unboxing begin.

The global modelling industry may be saturated with fresh faces, but it takes far more than a pretty face to break through the clutter and leave a lasting impression. Enter Naomi Janumala, a striking Indian-origin model who’s rewriting the rules of beauty and representation on international catwalks.
Currently based in the US, Naomi has been steadily rising through the ranks in fashion’s most exclusive circles. Bold, driven, and effortlessly stylish, she embodies the modern Indian woman – ambitious, self-assured, and unapologetically herself. From magazine covers to luxury brand showcases, Naomi’s presence is impossible to ignore.

Interestingly, she hails from a family known for its legacy in Indian entertainment. Her uncle is none other than comedy legend Johnny Lever, while her father, Jimmy Moses Janumala, is also a well-known stand-up comedian and mimicry artist. However, Naomi has forged her own unique path, completely detached from the comedic world her family thrives in.
Naomi discovered her love for modelling at 16 and began her journey in Mumbai. But despite landing regular work, her early experiences in the Indian fashion scene were disheartening. In an interview with a leading website, she recalled being asked to leave auditions simply because of her skin tone. “Even when I was booked and busy, I wouldn’t feel the best about myself,” she said, describing how makeup artists would use products meant for fairer models and photos would lighten her skin by several shades.
The turning point came when she decided to move abroad in 2017. Since then, her career has taken a dramatic upward turn. In 2023, she walked the runway at the Burberry Summer Showcase during London Fashion Week, proudly embracing her natural skin and textured hair – qualities now celebrated by global fashion houses.

“Burberry likes me best with absolutely no makeup and my natural hair – that alone says a lot,” she shared. Naomi adds that she feels more accepted and appreciated for who she is outside of India, a bittersweet realisation that reflects ongoing industry biases.

While many in India still label her as “Johnny Lever’s niece,” Naomi is clear about her identity. “I got the Fenty campaign because of me, not because I’m someone’s niece,” she says proudly. “That narrative only exists in India.”
As she continues conquering runways and redefining beauty standards, Naomi Janumala is not just a model, she’s a movement.