Starter pack memes are one of the few enduring formats that have stood the test of time. Whether they highlight a trending moment or playfully stereotype a specific persona, they work by grouping together familiar traits or items tied to a subject. The result? Funny, instantly recognizable, and highly shareable content.

With ChatGPT’s recent advancements in image generation, it’s no surprise that users have found creative ways to bring starter pack memes to life — now reimagined as realistic, collectible-style action figurines. These AI-generated images let you showcase yourself, your brand, or even a fictional persona in a format that feels both nostalgic and modern.

In this article, we’ll walk through how to use ChatGPT to generate starter pack images, including tips for writing strong prompts and customizing your final result.

Note: Free-tier users have limited access to image generation and editing tools, so it’s important to be efficient with your prompts. In my testing, free users can generate images, make edits, and upload reference files — but there is a sudden and inconsistent usage cutoff, so try to get the most out of your first attempt by following along closely.

Table of Contents

• How to Create a ChatGPT Starter Pack Action Figurine
• Generating Custom Starter Pack Images
• Editing Your Action Figure for Social Media

How to Create a ChatGPT Starter Pack Action Figurine

Generating a starter pack-style image with ChatGPT is easy — perfecting it just takes a little refinement. To get the best results, especially if you're aiming for the action-figure-style meme, make sure your prompt includes these three key elements:

1. Who or what the starter pack is for
   (e.g., freelance writer starter pack, 1990s hacker starter pack, movie villain starter pack).
2. Specific items, accessories, or features
   Think about what would appear in the packaging: tools, outfits, props, or notable personality traits turned into items (e.g., cold brew, keyboard, LinkedIn open tab).
3. Clear request for an image
   Be explicit — saying “generate a veterinarian starter pack” won’t guarantee a visual result. Instead, use language like:
   “Generate an action figure-style starter pack image featuring a veterinarian toy with a stethoscope, dog treats, and a portable kennel.”

Once the image is generated, you can apply revisions like changing the text, swapping out accessories, or even shifting the theme entirely.

To make edits to a generated image, click on the picture to automatically open it in a separate editing window within ChatGPT.

This feature is especially useful, since you don’t need to reference the image again in your prompt. Just describe your desired changes directly in the text box and submit.

Be as specific as possible when editing. For instance, if you want to update the text label, say something like, “Change the word ‘veterinarian’ to ‘animal doctor.’”

If you want to modify the design, you might say, “Can you change the packaging from solid blue to vibrant pastel colors?”

In fact, I did both of those things — and here’s how they turned out below.

As you can see, ChatGPT was able to edit the starter pack action figures without changing the objects within the image.

Since no reference images were supplied for this generation, the possibilities become even greater when ChatGPT is given a subject or specific accessories to generate from.

Below, we will explain the full process of creating a Starter Pack meme.

Generating Custom Starter Pack Images

While creating fictional starter packs is a fun way to explore ChatGPT’s image generation features, it can also be a creative and shareable method to personify your brand.

Using your brand’s logo, mascot, or even a product in an action figure-style starter pack is a great way to create visual content for social media.

By including branded accessories like tools, product features, or recognizable slogans, you can naturally highlight key selling points while keeping things visually engaging.

If you're referencing a well-known brand or character, a thoughtfully written prompt is often enough to generate a strong result. But when working with smaller brands or more specific visual details, it helps to upload a reference image.

You can do this by clicking the + icon in the prompt bar to attach a file, then referencing the image directly in your prompt.

Once uploaded, ChatGPT will incorporate the reference image into your final design.

Generating an image this way functions much like starting from scratch. The key difference is that you’re providing a visual anchor for the model to work from.

This is especially useful when you want to feature a real-life subject or include specific items or accessories.

The more detail you include, the better the results. While ChatGPT will try to generate a relevant starter pack using your prompt and any context from earlier in the conversation, clear and specific instructions give you far more control over the final output.

A great example of this level of detail can be found in @opera.dental’s Instagram post, where she used ChatGPT to generate a highly personalized action figure-style image to promote her personal brand.

𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔, 𝗗𝟰 🦷 & 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗕𝗬 🐶 on Instagram: “Make yourself an action figure via #chatgpt ✨ Here’s how I did it: Go to @chatgpt and upload a screenshot of my example (or one of the many other awesome ones out there!) and a photo of yourself + any other specific items you want in your “accessories” 👛👠💄 I also uploaded a photo of Libby 🐶 Then use a prompt like this with your personal details: Please create an image of an action figure in packaging based on the reference photo provided. The package should be pastel teal and labeled “Kendra Starter Pack.” Use the attached photo for reference of the female character’s face. She has strawberry blonde hair, green eyes, and is dressed in Caribbean Blue @wearfigs branded scrubs. Like the reference photo, she has pictured from the mid thighs up. She comes with 1) a full body figurine of her dog (use attached photo for reference of dog) in a seated position; 2) @designs4vision Infinitivue Loupes with Yeoman Frames; 3) a full arch tooth model; 4) a branded @colgate Hum Brush; 5) a bottle of kids President toothpaste by Colgate; and 6) a bone for the dog. Include a “Limited Edition” sticker in the top corner, but make sure the sticker does not cover any other text. Thank you!”

151 likes, 25 comments - opera.dental on April 6, 2025: “Make yourself an action figure via #chatgpt ✨ Here’s how I did it: Go to @chatgpt and upload a screenshot of my example (or one of the many other awesome ones out there!) and a photo of yourself + any other specific items you want in your “accessories” 👛👠💄 I also uploaded a photo of Libby 🐶 Then use a prompt like this with your personal details: Please create an image of an action figure in packaging based on the reference photo provided. The package should be pastel teal and labeled “Kendra Starter Pack.” Use the attached photo for reference of the female character’s face. She has strawberry blonde hair, green eyes, and is dressed in Caribbean Blue @wearfigs branded scrubs. Like the reference photo, she has pictured from the mid thighs up. She comes with 1) a full body figurine of her dog (use attached photo for reference of dog) in a seated position; 2) @designs4vision Infinitivue Loupes with Yeoman Frames; 3) a full arch tooth model; 4) a branded @colgate Hum Brush; 5) a bottle of kids President toothpaste by Colgate; and 6) a bone for the dog. Include a “Limited Edition” sticker in the top corner, but make sure the sticker does not cover any other text. Thank you!”.

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You can also use reference images to incorporate business assets like product packaging, logos, or marketing visuals into your starter pack.

For example, if I upload the Kapwing logo and include it in my prompt, ChatGPT will integrate it into the packaging design. This adds a branded element that is ideal for use across company channels.

Editing Your Action Figure for Social Media

On their own, generated starter pack action figures are just cool visuals. But to make them stand out and connect with your audience, it's important to optimize them for your platform and add a bit of creative polish.

First, check that the image is sized correctly for the platform you plan to post on. These images are generated in a portrait aspect ratio, which works well for mobile, but the exact resolution can vary from image to image.

For more consistent results, use an online image resizer to fit the image to specific dimensions. For example, 4:5 is the most optimized size for Instagram feed posts.

Another great way to boost engagement is by turning your image into a video. You don’t need animation experience to do this.

Use the Kapwing editor to add dynamic elements that make your content feel more alive.

Add visual elements like effects, stickers, or animated overlays by selecting the Visuals tab from the left-hand sidebar.

You can also include audio by navigating to the Audio menu.

Add background music, a voiceover, or even use text-to-speech to bring your action figure concept to life.

To control how everything appears and for how long, use the automatically generated timeline at the bottom of the editor.

This allows you to fine-tune timing so that each element appears for the right duration and the final video fits social media length limits.

Once you’re ready, click Export Project in the top right corner. Make sure to export your video as an MP4 file to preserve formatting.

Now you’ve created a custom video featuring your ChatGPT-generated action figure starter pack. Share it as a post or story to create content that feels unique, creative, and more interactive than a static image.

Is this the same as the Starter Pack meme format?

Another popular meme format in the past has been a collage of various objects, pictures, and icons that represent a life moment, identity, or sub culture. To make a start pack collage, use Kapwing's free starter pack template.

You can add text layers, shapes, emojis, icons, and cutouts to the starter pack meme to design it from scratch.