Sentence:  As he had figured it out so far, the <WSD>cupboard</WSD>, or the key, or both together, brought plastic things to life, "or if they were already alive, turned them into plastic." There were a lot of questions to be answered, though. Did it only work with plastic? Would, say, wooden or metal figures also come to life if shut up in the <WSD>cupboard</WSD>? 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.