How to Make Your Very Own Principal Action Figure Using ChatGPT

If you haven't come across a PTO action figure set on social media yet, it's just a matter of time! PTOs are getting creative and using these fun AI-generated images of PTO members to get parents interested in volunteering and joining the PTO. But, that got us thinking...how can we use ChatGPT to show the importance of a positive relationship between the PTO and the principal? So, we did a thing and made it happen—introducing the latest action figure set in our Limited Edition School Action Heroes series, the "School Principal PTO Power Pack"! You can create your own to share with your PTO (trust us...they'll love it - and appreciate your support!). 

Want to show your AP how much they're appreciated during National Assistant Principals Week (April 7 - 11, 2025)? We have a writing prompt for that too, below.

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This image was created using ChatGPT's AI-driven creativity and a simple image-generating writing prompt. You can customize our writing prompt below to generate a similar image. Just copy and paste our writing prompt, tweak for your own needs, and let ChatGPT work its magic.  

ChatGPT Writing Prompt: "Principal and PTO Power Pack" School Action Heroes 

Note: the above image was created using ChatGPT.

First, to use the image generator on ChatGPT, you'll need to create a free account (with a Plus account, you get more access to image-generating prompts). Then, add your writing prompt! Modify our image-generating prompt (below) for inspiration or write your own. You can even upload headshots for each person you want to turn into an action figure (be sure to get their permission, first), or just describe with detail what you'd like each figure to look like and the specific accessories you'd like included and instructions. You can even add your school colors and school mascot!

Also, something to keep in mind: image generators still have difficulties understanding text, so often images generated that feature text may not render with the correct spelling of the text (for example, a "Dunkin" coffee cup may read "DNKN"). Be specific in your prompt to help guide image generation, e.g. "make sure the red Stanley is clearly labeled STANLEY".

Below is the ChatGPT writing prompt we used to create our Principal PTO Power Pack image: 

Create an image: A plastic action figure set in premium packaging featuring 2 action figures. One action-figure is female and dressed in tie dye shirt that clearly reads "PTO PRESIDENT" and jeans. The female action figure has a plastic doll-like action figure face. For her facial expression, she is smiling. She has brown hair in a messy bun and hazel eyes. She has bendable arms and legs. She is wearing yellow Toms slip on shoes. In one hand, she is holding a magical plastic wand with a sparkly star at the top. Her other hand is giving a thumbs up. She has a lanyard around her neck and a “HI MY NAME IS” name tag on her shirt. The packaging includes the following accessories: one tablet, one Starbucks coffee cup, a giant red Stanley cup clearly labeled STANLEY, a bag of popcorn clearly labeled “POPCORN”, a blank check, ONE canvas bag stuffed with dollar bills (the bag is clearly labeled PTO FUNDS), a colorful “WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL” flag, one magazine that clearly reads PTO Today Magazine, a roll of red tickets, an official-looking certificate with a gold seal on it that clearly reads PTO TODAY INSURANCE, a megaphone, 3 colored balloons and a paw print car decal. The other action figure is female and wearing a sweatshirt that reads BEST PRINCIPAL EVER and jeans. She has blonde hair and red glasses. She is wearing a school lanyard around her neck. She is wearing red and black Nike sneakers for shoes. One hand is holding a walkie talkie. Her other hand is giving a thumbs up. She has a big smile on her facial expression. The figures are displayed side by side inside a plastic box with a yellow, light blue, and white school branded background and the school mascot (a wolf), and the label at the top reads in bold 'Principal PTO Power Pack’. There is a call out on the box packaging that reads in quotes, "Working together to make our school awesome!" Along the bottom, there is text that reads ‘Be a hero! Get free resources to help your school at PTOtoday.com. There is also a splashy callout on the exterior of the packaging that reads "LIMITED EDITION SCHOOL ACTION HEROES".

After you've entered your writing prompt, ChatGPT Images will generate the image you’ve described. It may take a while to generate, depending on the complexity of your instructions. Once your image generates, right click to save the file. 

ChatGPT Writing Prompt: "Principal & Assistant Principal" School Action Heroes Set

If you’d like to make a School Action Heroes set featuring your principal and assistant principal (perfect for National Assistant Principals Week April 7 – 11, 2025), you can modify the ChatGPT image-generator writing prompt below.

Create an image: A plastic action figure set in premium packaging featuring 2 action figures. One action-figure is a female and dressed in a white t shirt that clearly reads "Principal ", a black blazer and jeans. The female action figure has a plastic doll-like action figure face. For her facial expression, she is smiling. She has long black hair with blonde highlights and dark brown eyes. She has bendable arms and legs. She is wearing red Toms shoes. In one hand, she is holding a walkie talkie. Her other hand is giving a thumbs up and she is wearing an Apple watch on her wrist. She has a lanyard around her neck. The packaging includes the following accessories: a blue banner that clearly reads ‘Welcome Back to School’, one Dunkin brand coffee cup clearly labeled ‘DUNKIN’, a red Stanley cup clearly labeled ‘STANLEY’, a Chromebook, a blue Bic pen, a clipboard that is clearly labeled ‘PAWSITIVE OFFICE REFERRALS’, hand sanitizer, a canvas bag full of cash that is clearly labeled ‘PTO FUNDS’, a flyer on a clipboard that is clearly labeled 'PBIS IDEAS', a gold trophy that clearly reads ‘BEST ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’ a gold magic wand with a star at the top, orange and white pom poms, a green notebook that clearly reads 'GROWTH MINDSET'" on the cover, and a paw print decal. The other action figure is a white male and wearing a blue long sleeve shirt that clearly reads ‘ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’ and jeans. He has short brown hair and a five o’clock shadow for facial hair. He is wearing a lanyard around his neck. He is wearing red and black Nike sneakers for shoes. One hand is holding a megaphone. His other hand is giving a thumbs up. For his facial expression, he is smiling. The figures are the same height and displayed side by side inside a plastic box with an orange, navy blue and white school branded background and the school mascot (an orange and black tiger), a paw print and the label at the top reads in bold 'School Admin Power Pack’. There is a call out on the box packaging that reads in quotes, "Working together to make our school awesome!" Along the bottom, there is text that clearly reads ‘Be a hero! Parents, get involved and volunteer at school!’ There is also a splashy callout on the exterior of the packaging that clearly reads ‘LIMITED SCHOOL EDITION ACTION HEROES’. Before generating the image, please ensure all text that requested in this image is spelled accurately as noted in this writing prompt.

Check out a few of the fun PTO Action Figures created and shared on Facebook by PTOs! 

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Kelly Chapman's PTO Action Figure even includes a #PTOkid who is absolutely thrilled that they get to come to the PTO meeting, too (there will be free snacks there...right?!). If you'd like to use her caption for a fun April Fool's Day prank, copy and paste the below: 

Prairie View PTO even managed to fit their whole PTO crew in a box:

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