People are making “AI action figures” in two main ways: as AI-generated images that look like toy figures, and as real 3D‑printed or manufactured figures based on those AI images.

1. The viral AI action figure images

Most of what you see on TikTok, Instagram, and X right now are images , not real plastic toys.

People typically do this:

  1. Upload a selfie or photo.
  2. Use an AI assistant or image model to turn that photo into a “boxed toy” or “action figure” style design.
  3. Customize things like:
    • Background and blister‑pack packaging
    • Outfit, pose, and accessories (e.g., laptop, coffee cup, guitar)
    • Text on the box: name, tagline, job title, etc.

Common tools and platforms mentioned in guides include:

  • General AI assistants that take your photo + a detailed prompt to output a toy‑style image.
  • Image generators (e.g. text‑to‑image tools) where you write prompts like “3D cartoon‑style action figure in blister packaging, plastic texture, studio lighting.”
  • Dedicated “AI action figure generator” sites where you upload a photo and choose styles like realistic, anime, cyberpunk, etc.

These images are then posted as “look, I’m an action figure now” content for social media.

2. Turning them into real 3D figures

A smaller but growing part of the trend is people actually making physical figures from these AI designs.

The typical pipeline:

  1. Concept art with AI
    • Generate a front view “action figure” image using AI (same as the viral trend).
  1. 3D model creation
    • Use tools that convert an image into a rough 3D model, or
    • Manually sculpt the character in 3D software, using the AI art as a reference.
  1. 3D printing or manufacturing
    • 3D print at home (common with hobbyists who have resin/FDM printers).
    • Or send the model to an online service that prints and ships the figure.
  1. Packaging
    • People design toy‑style card backs and blister packs in graphic tools, then print and assemble them so it looks like a store‑bought collectible.

Some small studios and makers are starting to offer full‑service pipelines: you send a photo, they use AI + 3D tools, then handle sculpting, printing, painting, and packaging so you get a finished custom figure.

3. Where this is happening (in practice)

You’ll mainly find people “making AI action figures” in three places:

  • Social media creators
    • Influencers and regular users posting AI toy box images as part of the current trend.
  • Maker / 3D printing communities
    • YouTube channels and Reddit threads showing full workflows from AI art to 3D‑printed figures.
  • Niche AI and toy sites
    • Web apps labeled as “AI action figure generator” or “AI doll maker” offering one‑click image creation and sometimes paid upgrades for higher‑res images or 3D services.

So if your question is “where are people making the AI action figures?” the short version is:

  • The images are made online with AI image tools and specialized generators, then shared on social platforms.
  • The physical ones are made by hobbyists and small studios using 3D software and printers, often documented in maker communities and tutorials.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.