If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably come across a new wave of viral visuals: AI-generated “starter packs” or “action figure boxes” that portray people, brands, or entire vibes as if they were collectible toys on store shelves. These images are not only hilarious and nostalgic—they’re a masterclass in modern branding.
At Domain Success, we’ve seen an explosion of interest in how domain investors, entrepreneurs, and creators can harness AI for visual storytelling and brand design. The craze has grown so fast that I decided to launch a new project: aiDesignUniversity.com—a free online hub where anyone can learn to create this kind of powerful visual content using AI tools.
Whether you’re a startup, a legacy brand, a college student, or just looking to make your friend laugh with a hyper-specific “starter pack,” the possibilities are endless—and I want to help you master them.
What Is an AI Starter Pack?
AI starter packs are custom-designed visual compositions that parody or celebrate a personality, profession, or culture as if they were an action figure set.
Each image typically features:
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A central character in “toy” form
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Lifestyle accessories (realistic or humorous)
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Clear packaging and labels (like a Barbie box or 90s action figure)
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Cultural references, slogans, or logos
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AI-generated photorealistic or stylized elements
Imagine a “Domain Investor Starter Pack” complete with a laptop, six domain marketplaces, WHOIS history screenshots, and a cup of coffee labeled Domainer Fuel. Or a “Bagel Boss Starter Pack” featuring cream cheese, a Porsche, and a branded apron.
It’s branding, nostalgia, and humor—packaged into a viral-ready design.
Why This Trend Is Blowing Up
At the intersection of AI technology and pop culture, these digital creations are going viral for a few key reasons:
1. They’re Instantly Recognizable
People love toys, collectibles, and starter packs because they’re familiar and nostalgic. These AI creations tap into that sentimentality.
2. They’re Hyper-Specific
Each image is a celebration of niche identity. The more specific, the better: a “Portledge Mom Starter Pack” or “Ohio State Bagel Boss Student Pack” resonates deeply with a particular group, which drives shares, likes, and conversations.
3. They’re Ridiculously Shareable
These images are bite-sized storytelling at its best. A single image can convey humor, lifestyle, and brand essence all in one frame.
Introducing: aiDesignUniversity.com
After seeing the immense creativity and opportunity in this new format—and after countless DMs asking how these are made—I decided to take action. I bought the domain and officially launched:
🎓 aiDesignUniversity.com – Learn How to Use AI to Design, Brand, and Create Anything.
This free platform is designed for:
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Entrepreneurs & startups looking to stand out
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Domainers wanting to package their ideas visually
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Designers curious about prompt engineering
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Creators aiming to go viral on social media
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Agencies wanting to pitch wild concepts to clients
You’ll get step-by-step guides, AI prompts, tool recommendations, and templates to start designing your own:
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Starter packs
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Toy box visuals
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Logo mockups
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Branded memes
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Product ideas
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Social posts
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Even merch concepts (hello, AI-generated T-shirt lines!)
And yes, everything is free to start. Because I truly believe anyone can learn this—and because it’s the future of visual storytelling.
Example AI Prompts You Can Try Today
Here’s how a simple AI prompt turns into a viral design. Tools like DALL·E, Midjourney, or Stable Diffusion do the rendering, but the magic is in the prompt.
Prompt: Bagel Boss Boss Starter Pack
“Create a boxed toy figure labeled ‘Bagel Boss Boss Starter Pack’. Include a smiling man in a red polo and Bagel Boss apron. Add accessories like a tub of cream cheese, iced coffee, Porsche toy car with Bagel Boss logo, New York-style bagel, and a Grateful Dead sticker. Use a nostalgic 90s toy packaging design with bold fonts.”
Prompt: GymGuyz Action Pack
“Design a muscular trainer in a toy box labeled ‘GYMGUYZ Starter Pack’. Include dumbbells, a red GYMGUYZ van, clipboard, water bottle, and resistance bands. Use bold red and black packaging with retro action figure style.”
Prompt: Portledge Mom Starter Pack
“Design a chic blonde mom in sunglasses and Portledge School hoodie in a toy box labeled ‘Portledge Mom Starter Pack’. Include Louis Vuitton bag, iced Bagel Boss coffee, SUV, yoga mat, iPhone, and designer sneakers. Style the box like a high-end lifestyle collectible.”
Want more prompts like these? You’ll get dozens of them at aiDesignUniversity.com.
Why It Matters to Domainers & Entrepreneurs
At Domain Success, we believe that your brand is more than a logo—it’s a story. AI-generated content like starter packs offers a unique, low-cost, high-impact way to:
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Visually pitch a domain name or idea
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Build hype for a launch or product
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Create brand awareness on social
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Personalize recruitment or employee onboarding
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Design digital merchandise or collectibles
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Make investors see the personality of your startup
Starter packs, especially when customized around a domain or niche, can instantly transform an abstract idea into a living, breathing brand. Visuals sell—and these sell fast.
What’s Next for the Trend?
Expect to see:
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Interactive, 3D toy packs that can be rotated online
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Clickable starter packs for e-commerce & NFT drops
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AI-generated packaging merged with AR (augmented reality)
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More brands jumping on this format as marketing tools
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AI courses and communities helping people learn design without Photoshop or Illustrator
That’s what aiDesignUniversity.com is all about—empowering the next wave of visual creators.
Final Thoughts: It’s More Than a Meme
While it might have started as internet humor, AI-generated starter packs are quickly becoming a legitimate branding tool. They fuse storytelling, design, nostalgia, and personalization into a single image that anyone can create with the right prompt.
Whether you’re flipping domains, selling bagels, promoting a band, or starting a gym franchise, learning to leverage AI for design isn’t just a competitive edge—it’s essential.
🚀 Ready to start designing like a pro with AI?
🎓 Sign up FREE at aiDesignUniversity.com
Learn the prompts, tools, and tricks to make your brand unforgettable.
Let’s create something amazing together.
To your domaining success,
@AndrewHazen & @DomainSuccess
Andrew Hazen is the founder of DomainSuccess.com & aiDesignUniversity.com. He’s passionate about branding, entrepreneurship, and turning creative ideas into money-making machines.
