Have you ever wondered how AI can turn your imagination into a real visual concept?
Recently, I had a fun experience creating a custom “Snowman Car” toy model — and even adding a “Snowdog” beside it — using ChatGPT and AI image generation. Here’s how it worked:
Step 1: The Idea
It all started with a simple idea:
I wanted a cute snowman sitting in a small toy car, just like the “Jellycat Egg Car” collectible by Tomica.
Later, I thought: why not add a snowdog to make it even cuter?
Step 2: Uploading Inspiration Images
I shared two pictures with ChatGPT:
- One picture of the Jellycat Egg Car toy for style reference.
- One picture of The Snowman and Snowdog characters from the famous British animation.
These gave the AI a clear idea of the style, mood, and characters I wanted.
Step 3: Giving Clear Instructions
I simply told ChatGPT:
- Keep the Snowman in the car.
- Make the Snowman’s car look small, cute, and similar to the Jellycat Egg Car.
- Add the Snowdog beside or near the Snowman.
- Make it feel like a Tomica-style toy box (with packaging).
No complicated setup — just natural conversation.
Step 4: AI Image Generation
ChatGPT then used a connected image generation tool (like DALL·E) to visualize my instructions.
It created a custom, realistic-looking toy set showing:
- The Snowman driving a light blue toy car.
- The Snowdog happily standing nearby.
- A Tomica-style box underneath, just like a real collectible toy.
It perfectly matched the feeling of a real product, even including small packaging details like:
- The Tomica logo (トミカ).
- The product number (120).
- The description (“Snowman Car”) in English and Japanese.
Step 5: Refinement (Optional)
If I wanted any changes (for example, different car color, or Snowdog sitting inside the car), I could simply tell ChatGPT, and it would update the design in seconds.
Why This Is Amazing
Normally, designing a collectible toy would need:
- A 3D artist,
- A graphic designer,
- A photographer,
- A product packaging specialist.
But now, with AI + a little imagination, you can create a concept within minutes — just by describing it in plain language.
It’s fast, creative, and accessible to anyone, even if you don’t know how to draw!
Final Thoughts
ChatGPT is not just for chatting — it can bring your ideas to life visually too.
Whether you want to design a toy, imagine a new product, or just have fun creating fantasy collectibles, AI tools like this make the process simple, exciting, and magical.
Next time you have a crazy idea in your head, don’t keep it locked away —
talk to ChatGPT, and watch it become real!
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