Nano Banana AI Viral Trend: How Google Gemini Creates 3D Figurines
Nano Banana AI Viral Trend: Google Gemini’s New 3D Figurine Feature
The Nano Banana trend is the latest internet sensation, sweeping across social media feeds with its quirky, hyper-realistic miniature 3D figurines. Powered by Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image AI, this new feature lets anyone create collectible-quality 3D art in just seconds—no design expertise required.
What is the Nano Banana AI craze?
The Nano Banana movement began when users started generating tiny, shiny, cartoon-like 3D characters using Gemini’s Flash Image tool. Quickly dubbed “Nano Bananas” by online communities, these creations aren’t handcrafted collectibles—they’re AI-made, adorable, and instantly shareable.
From pets and celebrities to politicians and personal avatars, people are transforming ordinary photos into stunning 3D figurines. The mix of accessibility, speed, and professional polish is what catapulted the trend into virality.
Why it’s going viral
Several factors make Nano Banana stand out:
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Simplicity: No technical knowledge is needed, just upload a photo or type a creative prompt.
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Flexibility: Users can design figurines, packaging mockups, and even holograms with custom prompts.
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Social boost: Influencers and creators are fueling the trend on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube, making it mainstream almost overnight.
Creative Variations from the Community
Google and fans have experimented with unique Nano Banana styles, such as:
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16-bit mode – Turn yourself into a retro video game sprite.
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3D hologram mode – Upload an image and prompt Gemini to create a transparent line-art hologram.
These add-ons make the trend even more customizable and collectible.
How to Make Your Own Nano Banana Figurine
You can create one for free in just a few steps:
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Open Google Gemini – Visit the app or website.
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Choose your input – Upload a photo with a prompt, or simply type a prompt.
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Use Google’s official prompt (shared on X):
“Create a 1/7 scale commercialized 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 modeling 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.”
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Generate & refine – Hit “Generate,” then tweak the results for expressions, poses, or outfits.
The Bigger Picture
The Nano Banana trend is more than just a quirky fad—it’s a glimpse into the future of AI-powered creativity. By merging playful design, personalization, and instant shareability, Google Gemini has turned 3D figurine-making into a viral phenomenon.
With its mix of fun, innovation, and mass appeal, Nano Banana proves how fast AI trends can reshape digital culture turning simple ideas into global movements in days.
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