The Toyminator by Robert Rankin
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Toy Story, but make it adult and slap a pinch of existentialism on it: that's 'The Toyminator' in a nutshell. Somewhere in London, toys are not just toys; they're an insurgent force planning a full-scale uprising. Enter Eddie Bear, an ex-cop teddy with a drinking problem, and his best mate, Jack, a savvy human. Together, they take on the mission of putting an end to this plushy insurrection.
The humour is as dry as a martini at a James Bond dinner party, juxtaposed with action scenes that blend the absurdity of toy warfare with real emotional stakes. As you flip through the pages, you may find yourself pondering the existential dilemmas faced by sentient toys. The Toyminator walks that fine line between comedy and poignancy, a balancing act that makes it a perfect topic of discussion for the well-versed readers at SFcrowsnest.