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From photo to figurine style in just one prompt. People are having fun turning their photos into images of custom miniature figures, thanks to nano-banana in Gemini. Try a pic of yourself, a cool nature shot, a family photo, or a shot of your pup. Here’s how to make your own 🧵

Image in tweet by Google Gemini App
Image in tweet by Google Gemini App
Image in tweet by Google Gemini App
Image in tweet by Google Gemini App

Open the Gemini app or http://gemini.google, upload the photo you want to use, and paste the prompt below. Feel free to tweak the prompt so it’s perfect for your use case. Prompt ⬇️ Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic

Image creation and editing is free for everyone in the Gemini app. Give it a try and share your results below or tag us. We’ll add some examples from our community to the thread! ⬇️ #nanobanana

@GeminiApp Of course, the challenge is: does this stay a fun novelty, or does it spark something deeper? If the tech matures, we’ll see it go beyond figurines into education, history, even therapy. But right now, it’s just… fun. And maybe that’s the best start.

@GeminiApp This is next-level fun! Who doesn't want a mini version of themselves? Gonna give it a shot.

@GeminiApp This isn’t just cute. It’s a glimpse into how AI will personalize physical products at scale. Photos, toys, keepsakes, even gifts all generated with a single prompt. The economy of ‘memory-making’ is about to change forever.

@GeminiApp what is corgi name?

@GeminiApp Greta

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@GeminiApp Increíble cómo se pueden transformar fotos en figuras

@GeminiApp Whenever I try a pic of myself, Gemini starts crying that it can't generate a REAL person like this one 🤖

@GeminiApp That sounds like a fun way to get creative! Custom figurines are a unique keepsake.

@GeminiApp Remember when we’d buy action figures of superheroes we admired? Now, kids are going to grow up printing themselves as their own heroes. That’s a shift from consuming stories to starring in them. A subtle but powerful cultural change.

@GeminiApp Wild how tech keeps finding new ways to bring imagination to life. Yesterday it was filters, today it’s full-on figurines. The line between digital play and real keeps shrinking. Feels like childhood dreams finally got software updates.

@GeminiApp this feature was made for ppl who talk to their sims

@GeminiApp Appreciate the content 💪

@GeminiApp It worked!

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@GeminiApp Is the GIGI mascot being rolled out to Gemini soon? 🧐

@GeminiApp I even 3d printed one 👌

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@GeminiApp this is a game changer for keeping memories alive, turning photos into figurines is next level. excited to see the creativity from everyone

@GeminiApp Sounds like a creative and unique way to capture memories!

@GeminiApp Turning normal pics into custom figurines is solid for quick fun. I am seriously thinking if this could spice up digital cards and gifts. It might even make those boring corporate team photos less painful to look at.

@GeminiApp Iconic Banana

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@GeminiApp Impressive

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@GeminiApp This is Eldridge

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@GeminiApp Beautiful

@GeminiApp Hm, it can even add missing parts 🤔

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Image in tweet by Google Gemini App

@GeminiApp That actually sounds super fun imagine turning your pet into a little collectible figure 😅

@GeminiApp Intriguing. It shrinks reality yet expands creative possibilities. A tangible link between digital and physical.

@GeminiApp Made with nano banana and hunyan

@GeminiApp Love the idea of turning photos into custom figurines! So creative and unique.

@GeminiApp prompt?

@GeminiApp what about from image to real 3d print :-)

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@GeminiApp Figurine Style is amazing!!! Gemini and Nano Banana 👏👏👏👏👏

Image in tweet by Google Gemini App
Image in tweet by Google Gemini App

@GeminiApp From selfie to a full portrait in Gemini (Tool Banana).

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Image in tweet by Google Gemini App

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