Chaps, Sods and Fellowettes - From characters on paper to real-looking toys. AI has become an invaluable partner for creative illustrators, especially those who build entire worlds through their characters.  By transforming the illustrated characters into real-looking 3D toy prototypes, AI gives artists a clearer sense of form, depth, and movement. This allows illustrators to refine proportions, textures, and personality details that might be harder to visualise on a page, ultimately improving the quality and consistency of their storytelling. For illustrators who run their own businesses, this technology offers more than artistic insight—it provides a competitive advantage.  Realistic toy models help clients, publishers, and audiences instantly understand how characters would appear in the physical world. This not only enhances the visual development process but also opens new opportunities for merchandising, pitching, and world-building.  With AI as a creative ally, il...