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AI Barbie Box Challenge Goes Viral as Users Turn Selfies into Custom Action Figures

The trend blends retro toy aesthetics with generative AI, allowing users to create personalized action figure portraits via ChatGPT and share them widely on social media.

The AI Barbie-box style image has taken over the internet.
AI Barbie Box challenge is a new trend that has taken over TikTok and Instagram
What is the ChatGPT action figure prompt? All about the new trend taking netizens by storm (RJ Anoopa)

Overview

  • The 'AI Barbie Box Challenge' is a viral trend on TikTok and Instagram where users transform selfies into stylized action figure portraits using ChatGPT's image generation tools.
  • Participants can customize their digital action figures with personalized names, accessories, and themes, reflecting their unique styles and preferences.
  • The trend builds on earlier AI art movements, such as the Ghibli-style craze, and incorporates the nostalgic 'Barbiecore' aesthetic with modern AI technology.
  • Detailed user instructions have emerged, guiding participants on how to upload photos, craft prompts, and refine their action figure designs through ChatGPT.
  • The hashtag #BarbieBoxChallenge is fueling the trend's popularity, with users sharing their creations and embracing the fusion of nostalgia and cutting-edge digital creativity.