The Nano Banana AI trend has quickly become one of the most popular creative experiments of 2025. Powered by Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool, it allows users to generate realistic 3D figurines and other variations in seconds. From miniature collectibles to retro-style visuals and even viral saree images, this trend demonstrates how generative AI can transform ordinary inputs into shareable digital art.
What is Nano Banana AI
Nano Bananas are small digital 3D figurines designed to resemble collectible models. They are usually polished, cartoon-like, and created entirely with AI instead of physical craftsmanship. The name “Nano Banana” was coined by online communities as the trend spread across Instagram, TikTok, and X. While 3D figurines remain the core output, creators have expanded the trend into multiple formats such as retro-inspired images, 16-bit video game scenes, and cultural recreations like the saree series.
How to create Nano Banana 3D figurines
Anyone can design a Nano Banana figurine using Google Gemini for free. The steps are straightforward:
1. Open Google Gemini – Use the Gemini app or website.
2. Choose an input – Upload a photo for best results, or use only a text description.
3. Apply the right prompt – A widely used example is:
“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.”
4. Generate and refine – Review the results, and tweak prompts for details like clothing, poses, or props.
3D Figurine (classic style)
“Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the character in the picture, in a realistic style, placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, no text on the base. On the desk is a toy packaging box with flat 2D illustrations, styled like premium collectible figures.”
Retro-style images (16-bit / pixel art)
“Transform this photo into a Nano Banana figurine styled as a 16-bit retro video game character. The background is a pixelated game environment with bright colors and arcade-style details.
Trending saree image
“Generate a Nano Banana figurine styled in a traditional silk saree, posed in a festive living room with lamps, rangoli, and flowers. The figurine should retain the polished collectible look with a round transparent base.”
Hologram-style figure
“Create a Nano Banana figurine that looks like a glowing 3D hologram, made with neon blue line art. The figure should appear inside a glass display case, with light reflections emphasizing the holographic effect.”
Toy-box collectible variation
“Design a Nano Banana figurine packaged inside a toy box styled like high-end collectibles. The box features flat artwork of the character, a transparent plastic window, and detailed accessories arranged around the figurine.”
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