Nano Banana Craze: How Google Gemini’s Free AI Figurines Became The Year’s Biggest Social Media Trend

The digital world is buzzing with the “Nano Banana” trend, a viral sensation powered by Google’s Gemini AI that’s turning everyday photos into playful, hyper-realistic 3D figurines. What started as a quirky internet experiment has exploded into a global phenomenon, with everyone from students and celebrities to politicians joining in. Even Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted his own Nano Banana figurine, eagerly encouraged by young fans.

So, what makes Nano Banana different from other AI fads? Its magic lies in accessibility and creativity. No technical skills, no payments, and no complex steps are required; users simply upload a photo and enter a special prompt, letting Gemini’s powerful model work its magic. The result? A miniature, collectible-style figurine—lifelike, detailed, and set inside its own virtual “packaging,” just like commercial action figures. These are not just photoshopped images, but fully modelled characters rendered with astonishing realism, complete with transparent acrylic bases and designer boxes.

The trend has captivated Indian social media, inspiring millions to create figurines of themselves, their pets, or even favorite personalities. According to Google, over 200 million images have already been edited in this style, and the numbers continue to soar. With Gemini’s free access policy, AI-generated creativity is truly in everyone’s hands.

How To Create Your Own Nano Banana Figurine:

1. Open the Google Gemini app (or visit Google AI Studio).

2. Upload any photo you want to transform.

3. Use this viral prompt:
   “Create a 1/7 scale commercialised figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is a 3D modelling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures, printed with original artwork. The packaging features two-dimensional flat illustrations.”

4. Click “Generate” and wait a few seconds.

5. Review the result. If needed, tweak your prompt or photo and try again.

With its perfect blend of simplicity, fun, and visual punch, Nano Banana has redefined how people engage with AI on social platforms. Whether for a laugh, a meme, or a cutting-edge digital collectible, this trend is proof that when technology is truly accessible, everyone becomes a creator.