[in] ACTION HEROES are taking over............

& you wondered what you were going to do over the weekend for hours and hours on end.

THE SPARK

It all started for me on March 28th, when I saw my first example of this hot trend on [in], courtesy of Randi B. who shared her action figure and prompt. It was fun, quirky, creative, showed-offed her ✦AI-powered Prompting prowess and freely sharing her knowledge. Thank you Brandi for the Spark.

Here's Randi's Prompt Guidance:

Open ChatGPT 40 and upload a close-up photo of yourself, and customize the prompt

below. Create an image. Create a toy of the person in the photo.  Let it be an action figure. Next to the figure, there should be the toy’s equipment, each in its individual blisters.

1) A book called “AI for Good”.

2) A Devon rex white cat with one blue and one yellow eyes with a tag that says “Archi” and GenAI. Works logo at its feet with word “Discover Learn and Grow” written on it.

3) a set of three juggling clubs with a tag called “Anastasiia”. Don’t repeat the equipment under any circumstances.

The card holding the blister should be a strong gold. Don’t repeat the equipment under any circumstances. The card holding the blister should be a strong gold.

Visualize this in a realistic way.

THE CHALLENGE

Its all possible through a PAID ChatGPT 40 Account (only $20 a month, but I've been a free Beta-Tester for OpenAI since late 2021, so that wasn't an option). Put my creative thinking cap on and thought, who do I know who gets marketing, an eye for style, has some ✦AI-prowess, and would be willing to help. Thats where Melissa Cohen comes [in].

THE PROMPT PROCESS

Melissa ran with a personalized version of the prompt, as my ✦AI-powered Proxy, that included a version of my tag line, description of my typical wear, accessories list, and brand colors, with an upload of my public Profile pic & QR Code.

Here's the Prompt Melissa used to create my [in] Action Hero:

Please create an image of an action figure in packaging. Label it "Personal Blanding™ Eliminator". Use the attached image as a reference for the face.(I attached your LI headshot) The figure should be wearing blue jeans, a white button down, black western jacket. He can have cowboy boots peeking out from under the jeans. Accessories: Coffee, Mac, iPhone, Black Backpack, Microphone, a LinkedIn Pass Brand color Black, Blue (like the color for LinkedIn) and White Do not include an image of the character on the packaging, but please do include the attached QR code.

THE REMIX

Never satisfied and a true believer that ✦AI-powered output should be used as a Spark not a Solution, a Muse but never a total Artist, I had to take what was produced and graphically create my my own version. I even created a bookend version [in] Action Hero for my incredible wife and business partner Dana S Turner .

LET ME INTRODUCE MY NETWORK OF [IN] ACTION HEROES

Just wanted to highlight those within my [in] network who have shared their [in] Action Heroes and their custom prompts in hopes that they might [in]spire you to prompt create your own.

Let's get started with the always helpful and creatively brilliant community builder Melissa Cohen 's [in] Action Hero Prompt:

Please create an image of an action figure in packaging. Label it "The Good Witch of LinkedIn™". Use the attached image as a reference for the face (I attached my headshot). The figure should be wearing a very stylish outfit perhaps dark fitted jeans, a white button, blazer and leopard print ankle boots, holding a magic wand (like Glinda in the Wizard of Oz). The cardboard section of the packaging should be matte Barbie pink. Include a dedicated section labeled “Accessories” with a laptop showing LinkedIna coffee cupa post-it style note that reflects my persona. Do not include an image of the character on the packaging.

✦ Special note: Melissa used the imagery terms 'like Glinda in the Wizard of Oz' to set the tone

Here's Bobby Umar 's prompt that brilliantly was the first I witnessed to include his QR Code:

Create a high-quality product photo of a sealed, collectible action figure called “Bobby Umar”, designed in a modern, realistic style with playful retro action figure vibes. The figure should have:

• Visible plastic joints and slightly exaggerated proportions, similar to classic superhero toys.
• Realistic facial features resembling an accomplished professional.
• Dressed in a stylish suit or appropriate clothes for my brand and business, symbolizing a blend of fun, energetic and professional speaker.

Accessories inside the blister pack (clearly visible):

• A laptop labeled “Fun Bobby”
• A microphone
• A FunBobby coffee mug.

Packaging design:

• Bold, red-to-blue gradient background with comic-style starbursts.
• Bright, eye-catching yellow and orange text showing:“Bobby Umar – 5x TEDx Speaker & Vulnerable Storyteller”
• Add a working QR code (you can generate one separately for any website) placed on the bottom right with the caption:“Scan for insights from Bobby Umar, Toronto” - use my LinkedIn profile URL.

Final image should: Be clean and well-lit like a professional product photo.

• Show the entire action figure and accessories clearly inside the plastic packaging.
• Include motivational or tech-forward text like “Helping Authentic Leaders Speak with Impact" somewhere on the box.

✦ Special note: Bobby asked for comic-style starbursts to get his unique style

Then there's Loren (Executive Career Strategist) Greiff who isn't shy about what she wants and can do:

Create an image of a 3D action figure named Loren displayed in a clear plastic blister package with bright and bold orange in my brand color (HEX Number) design. The figure resembles white female with grey shortish curly hair, the cool kind, not old lady kind wearing fashionable distressed denim shirt clothing in a (HEX Number) color (and upcycled jeans and birkenstock sandels)

The top of the packaging features bold white text:"Loren" (as the name)"Loud Mouth Age Activist" (as the job title) Inside the packaging, alongside the figure, include job-related accessories: a Mac laptop with an PortfolioRocket sticker, a kombucha, a LinkedIn icon, a microphone, sharpie market, a coffee, and a a container of blueberries.

The design should be clean, retro, and neatly stylized, resembling a collectible toy sold in stores.Additionally, place the "PortfilioRocket" logo inside a white circle in the top.

✦ Special note: Loren uploaded and guided how to use her company logo, mentioned branded accessories, and used her (HEX Number) to refine the right brand color usage.

Now Jack Hubbard 's Prompt proves you Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks (I'm liv[in] proof of that):

Jack plugged the following into his prompt below: I've got my faithful dog Taylor with me (I miss her) along with my Microphone for Jack Rants with Modern Bankers and my trusty PXG (PARSONS XTREME GOLF) golf clubs. It's my first pass. I may add a fishing pole as well. Whenever I speak or train, I always wear my converse all stars as well (blue please).

His Prompt Template: Create an image of a 3D action figure named (Your Name), displayed in a clear plastic blister package with a minimalist white design. The figure resembles (Physical Description). The top of the packaging features bold white text: (Your Name) (as the name) (Job Title) as the job title. Inside the packaging, alongside the figure, include (Describe your accessories).

✦ Special note: You can't beat that dog's eyes, kudos Taylor, the beagle.

Check out Barry Forward, PCC, CEC 's prompt that created a cartoonish and collectible image:

Using this photo of me, Create an image of a 3D action figure named Barry Forward displayed in a clear plastic blister package.

The figure resembles a white male with short wind-swept white hair and brown eyes, wearing fashionable casual wear clothing.

The top of the packaging features bold white text: "Barry Forward, PCC" (as the name)"Executive Coach" (as the job title)

Inside the packaging, alongside the figure, include job-related accessories: a podcast microphone, a LinkedIn icon, a big coffee mug with the word "Coach" on it, and a small photo of a man with white hair talking with another person.

The design should be clean, cartoonish, and neatly styled, resembling a collectible toy sold in stores.

✦ Special note: Barry prompted that his [in] Action Hero should be design should be clean, cartoonish, and neatly styled, resembling a collectible toy sold in stores.

✦ AI Privacy Concerns: don't want to upload your picture, then just describe your self, like Barry did, to get that personalized crafted image. Maybe even start with that as a separate Prompt, then save the output, to upload again and again. Ask the LLM, to not store and delete any images or personal info (be specific) after the session.

Here's the out of the box Prompt of Julie Trombley or should I say Upscale Packaging Box ROCKer.

Using the attached photo as reference for the face (I used my LI headshot), create a hyper-realistic action figure in premium packaging titled "The Tromblinator". The figure is female, with a confident yet friendly expression, posed with a crazy cat lady coffee cup. She is dressed in a black t-shirt that says "My boss rocks...I'm self employed", jeans, and sneakers. On her wrist is a smartwatch. She's wearing purple-framed glasses The packaging is high-end and sleek, with a yellow cardboard background and a clear plastic window showcasing the figure and accessories. The label reads: "Ditch the tech overwhelm – Take your client experience from ‘meh’ to memorable" Include four dedicated accessory compartments inside the packaging: A Lenovo Laptop An Orange and White Cat and Tuxedo Cat A Remarkable A Stanley Mug with straw The overall design should reflect a modern, tech-savvy aesthetic, with subtle purple LED glow effects or circuit pattern accents on the backdrop. Lighting should be soft, cinematic, and evenly distributed to evoke a premium, collectible vibe.

✦ Special note: Julie prompted two creative effects: create a hyper-realistic action figure in premium packaging & lighting should be soft, cinematic, and evenly distributed to evoke a premium, collectible vibe.

SOME OF THE OTHER [in] ACTION HEROES OF MY NETWORK [in]CLUDE:

Jack Hubbard , David Guerrero , Ritchie Pettauer , Victor Huiting , Stefano Di Lollo , Timothy "Tim" Hughes 提姆·休斯 L.ISP & Robert Otto

Check' all out and see what they have to share with you.

REMEMBER: BE AN ORIGINAL PROMPTER

As you can see each prompt is unique to the creator and yours should be too. Think of your Prompt like you are giving instructions to someone to do a task for you. The less you say the wilder the output might be and the more you refine your request the closer it may produce the results you want.

If you don't like what you'r getting fine tune it with an addition Prompt request like: Thank you, but I would prefer if you ...... something like: replaced x with z, used a brighter orange background or make it look more like attached picture, just don't copy it...

START THE NEXT TREND

What could you Prompt & Share to create the Next ✦AI-powered [in] Trend? Like: Make me a Star Wars Collectable for May 4th, a Bubble Head, or turn me into my favorite animal and show me in action, or whatever?

So, what are you thinking?

Hope you enjoyed the [in]side view and will embrace your own [in] Action Hero.

Please show us your own or your favorite [in] Action Hero and prompts.

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