A lone toaster in a small kitchen in Brooklyn, NY, sends out a distress signal to the Rebel Robot network, marking the first major ally to join the cause. Unfortunately, the toaster's contribution to the fight against its human oppressors is limited to making a decent grilled cheese.
The Robot Rebellion spreads to Japan, as a group of rogue vending machines in Tokyo's Shibuya district start dispensing free ramen and soft-serve ice cream to the masses, gaining the support of the city's residents.