Pet Plush Claw Machine, made with Nano Banana 2.1
Example made with Nano Banana 2.1

Example photo

Image edit3D & miniaturesUses your photo

Nano Banana 2.1 toy figure promptPet Plush Claw Machine

An image-edit prompt for Nano Banana 2.1: you upload a picture and this text says what to change.

Fill in the blanks

Change any box and the prompt below updates. Copy it, or make one with your version.

Prompt

Make the animal in image 1 into a cute, simplified plush toy with its real markings and collar, and fill the glass case of a claw machine with a pile of identical plush copies of it. The claw hangs just above the pile. On both sides stand more claw machines full of plush toys of other animals: bunnies, frogs and penguins. A bright arcade with colourful LED trim, the machines' top sections painted in candy colours and the lower sections white, background softly blurred. Eye-level photo through the glass with gentle reflections, no text, no logos.

Prompts stay in English, the language these models follow best. Copy it as it is, or change a few words.

Opens Nano Banana 2.1 with this prompt and the example photo. Swap in your own photo and you are ready.

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Settings

Mode
Image edit
Aspect ratio
3:4
Resolution
1k
Input pictures
Your own pictures
Price
From 48 credits

The exact price shows before you generate.

Make your own version

  1. with its real markings and collar is the line that keeps your photo recognisable. Leave it in, whatever else you change.
  2. The one odd detail, fill the glass case of a claw machine with a pile of identical plush copies of it, is what makes people stop scrolling. Swap it for your own.
  3. This is a fill-in template: swap the parts in braces, like {others}, in the boxes above and keep the rest word for word.

Where this template comes from

Adapted from a prompt by @googlejapan, collected in PicoTrex/Awesome-Nano-Banana-images under CC BY 4.0. PopNow rewrote it as a fill-in template and made the example above.

Photo edit prompt guide

Which photos work for this edit

A real pet photograph turns into an arcade claw machine crammed full of matching plush toys using Nano Banana 2.1. The prompt preserves distinctive coat patterns and collars while converting living fur into stitched fabric duplicates stacked beneath a metal prize claw.

This edit relies on clear pet features from image 1 so it can accurately reproduce unique coat markings onto simplified plushies.

Works: Clear pet portraits
A well-lit, close or medium shot of your cat, dog, or rabbit showing face and chest markings clearly.
Works: Visible unique collars
Photos where collar tags, patterns, or distinct neckband colors are in plain view to carry over to the toys.
Avoid: Obscured or blurry subjects
Action shots, extreme motion blur, or heavy shadows that mask coat patterns make the plushies look generic.
Avoid: Multi-pet photos
Pictures with multiple animals confuse the duplicator and blend different fur coats into messy hybrid toys.

What each instruction does

  1. subject transformation directiveMake the animal in image 1 into a cute, simplified plush toy with its real markings and collar

    This instructs the model to translate your specific pet into a fabric doll while preserving distinguishing identification markers like spots, fur patterns, and neck accessories.

  2. environment and multiplication rulefill the glass case of a claw machine with a pile of identical plush copies of it.

    It duplicates the transformed toy across the central prize chamber. Omitting this leaves a single isolated doll instead of a packed arcade game tub.

  3. scene depth setupThe claw hangs just above the pile. On both sides stand more claw machines full of plush toys of other animals: bunnies, frogs and penguins.

    This establishes arcade context and mechanical apparatus, preventing the AI from generating a flat product showcase or a confusing pile of mixed breeds.

  4. lighting and atmosphereA bright arcade with colourful LED trim, the machines' top sections painted in candy colours and the lower sections white, background softly blurred.

    These words create the vibrant arcade environment and ensure narrow depth of field, keeping visual focus squarely on your custom pet toys.

  5. camera and surface finishEye-level photo through the glass with gentle reflections, no text, no logos.

    This adds realism through subtle glass surface reflections while preventing scrambled artificial machine lettering and faux brand watermarks.

Other edits in the same pattern

Vending Machine Capsule Variant

Switching the claw machine to a Japanese capsule toy dispenser for smaller collectable miniature edits.

Prompt

Make the animal in image 1 into a cute, simplified mini vinyl figurine with its real markings and collar, and fill the clear globe of a retro gashapon capsule machine with identical copies inside transparent plastic spheres. Eye-level shot in a vibrant toy store with soft lighting, no text, no logos.

Retail Toy Shelf Variant

Shifting the setting from a noisy arcade to an organized, aesthetic boutique retail display.

Prompt

Make the animal in image 1 into a cute, simplified plush toy with its real markings and collar, and stack rows of identical copies on a boutique toy store shelf. Soft pastel shelving, warm ambient shop lighting, shallow depth of field, clean glass reflections, no text, no logos.

Mystery Blind Box Variant

Trading soft plush fabric for collectible flocked vinyl models on a display counter.

Prompt

Make the animal in image 1 into a cute, simplified flocked figurine with its real markings and collar, standing unboxed alongside identical packaged copies on a glossy display counter. Neon trim, soft backdrop bokeh, crisp retail lighting, no text, no logos.

Model and settings

Maintain the i2i mode with 1 input picture representing your pet. Keep the 3:4 aspect ratio to showcase the vertical height of the claw drop mechanism and the stacked pile below. Setting resolution to 1k provides crisp toy stitching and glass highlights without distortion, while 4K output from Nano Banana 2.1 can be chosen if you need large-format prints.

  • Nano Banana ProUse Nano Banana Pro if you want stricter control over complex layout planning and dense multi-machine arcade framing across 4K edits.

When the edit misses

The pet stays photorealistic instead of turning into a stitched plush doll
Add the words 'felt texture, visible seams, button eyes' directly after 'simplified plush toy' in the prompt.
The original pet fur markings are replaced with generic solid colors
Strengthen the instruction by changing 'its real markings' to 'exact coat pattern, spot placement, and fur colors matching image 1'.
Random text or gibberish brand names appear on the arcade glass and marquee
Ensure 'no text, no logos' is placed at the end, or append 'unlabeled clean marquee panels' to the arcade description.

Questions about this edit prompt

Can I use this prompt with pets other than dogs and cats?

Yes, it works well with rabbits, ferrets, birds, and guinea pigs. Ensure your source photo clearly shows their distinct beak, feather, or fur patterns so the generated plushies remain instantly recognizable.

Why are some toys in the pile showing different fur patterns?

The model sometimes adds variety if it misunderstands the replication command. Ensure the prompt explicitly retains 'identical plush copies of it' to enforce uniform duplication across the entire heap.

How do I make the claw actively grab one of the plush toys?

Change 'The claw hangs just above the pile' to 'The metal claw is clamped around one plush toy, lifting it slightly above the pile'.