: Led by the noble Archer (voiced by Frank Langella ), these peaceful "monsters" are designed as educational toys and only seek to find their home, Gorgon.

: Stan Winston Studio ( Stan Winston School ) built over 200 animatronic puppets that allowed actors to interact with tangible figures on set.

: Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) utilized then-state-of-the-art CGI to handle complex movements that puppets couldn't achieve, creating a hybrid look that has aged remarkably well compared to other 1990s films. Notable Cast and Legacy Trivia - Small Soldiers (1998) - IMDb