What is the plot of Small Soldiers?

Toys with military technology come to life and endanger two families

What are the key story phases in Small Soldiers?

The story of Small Soldiers progresses through these phases: Toy Discovery, Escalating Conflict, United Front, Final Battle.

Name: Small Soldiers
Genre: action, adventure, comedy, fantasy, science-fiction
Released: 1998
Rating: 6.6

Alan works at his parents' toy store and receives a shipment of new military-themed toys that come to life after he installs a special chip.

Toy Store Introduction — Alan works at his parents' toy store Characters: Alan Abernathy, Stuart Abernathy, Irene Abernathy Location: Abernathy's Toy Store
New Toy Shipment — New military-themed toys arrive at the store Characters: Alan Abernathy, Larry Benson Location: Abernathy's Toy Store
Chip Installation — Alan installs a military chip in the toys Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple Location: Abernathy's Home
Toys Come Alive — The toys develop personalities and come to life Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Commander Chip Hazard, Gorgonites Location: Abernathy's Home

The Commando Elite toys become aggressive and start hunting the Gorgonites, putting both families in danger as the toy war intensifies.

Toys Come Alive — The toys develop personalities and come to life Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Commander Chip Hazard, Gorgonites Location: Abernathy's Home
First Toy Attack — Commando Elite attack the Gorgonites Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Commander Chip Hazard, Gorgonites Location: Neighborhood
Fimple Family Threatened — Commando Elite terrorize the Fimple family Characters: Christy Fimple, Phil Fimple, Marion Fimple, Timmy Fimple, Commander Chip Hazard Location: Fimple Residence
Company Cover-up — Mars tries to cover up the toy malfunction Characters: Gil Mars, Irwin Wayfair, Larry Benson Location: Toy Company Headquarters
Alliance Formed — Alan and Christy ally with the Gorgonites Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Gorgonites Location: Secret Hideout
Toy War Escalates — The conflict between toy factions intensifies Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Commander Chip Hazard, Gorgonites Location: Town

Alan and Christy form an alliance with the Gorgonites and devise a plan to stop the Commando Elite toys with help from their parents.

Toy War Escalates — The conflict between toy factions intensifies Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Commander Chip Hazard, Gorgonites Location: Town
Plan to Stop Toys — Humans devise a plan to deactivate the toys Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Stuart Abernathy, Phil Fimple Location: Abernathy Residence
Final Confrontation — Final battle between humans and toys Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Commander Chip Hazard, Gorgonites, Gil Mars Location: Toy Store

The humans and Gorgonites face off against the Commando Elite in a climactic battle at the toy store, leading to deactivation of the military chips.

Final Confrontation — Final battle between humans and toys Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Commander Chip Hazard, Gorgonites, Gil Mars Location: Toy Store
Resolution — Peace returns as toys are deactivated Characters: Alan Abernathy, Christy Fimple, Stuart Abernathy, Irene Abernathy, Phil Fimple, Marion Fimple Location: Town

Toy Discovery — Introduction to the world and the sentient toys
- Alan's Life — Alan working at his parents' toy store
- New Toys — Arrival of Commando Elite and Gorgonites
- Chip Installation — Military chip brings toys to life
Escalating Conflict — The toy war intensifies and threatens human families
- First Attacks — Commando Elite hunt Gorgonites
- Family Threatened — Fimple family terrorized by toys
- Company Response — Toy company tries to cover up malfunction
United Front — Humans and Gorgonites form alliance against Commando Elite
- Alliance Formation — Alan and Christy team up with Gorgonites
- Strategic Planning — Plan to deactivate the military chips
Final Battle — Climactic confrontation and resolution
- Toy Store Showdown — Final battle at Abernathy's toy store
- Peace Restored — Toys deactivated and normalcy returns

When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their battle programming too seriously.