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Set an undisclosed amount of time after the first film, Benjamin Jahveri (Fisher Stevens) has moved to New York City, New York where he is selling toy versions of Johnny 5 out on the street. Struggling department store buyer Sandy Banatoni (Cynthia Gibb) sees the toys and works out an order for 1000 units. Ben gains the help of street hustler Fred Ritter (Michael McKean) for the project, and Fred borrows money from a loan shark to get equipment, temps and a warehouse to build the toys.

Unfortunately, the warehouse is the base of operations for a duo of thieves hired by bank teller Oscar Baldwin (Jack Weston) to tunnel underground to his bank's safe across the street where they hope to steal a set of jewels known as the Vanderveer Collection, worth $37,862,000. The thieves attempt to scare Ben and Fred off, trashing their equipment and causing their temps to flee, making it impossible to meet their deadline.

A large crate arrives from Ben's friends Stephanie and Newton, and it contains Johnny 5, who has been sent to help Ben with his business. Johnny can build the toys in rapid time, allowing Ben free time to study up for what he would need to become a U.S. citizen. Keeping in mind Johnny's thirst for knowledge, Ben makes Fred swear not to reveal the nature of their location to Johnny, believing (rightfully) that the robot would go nuts if he knew he was living in a major metropolis filled with input.