When objects begin disappearing from the Town of Woe left and right, Funshine Bear, Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Bedtime Bear arrive on the scene. Following a trail of objects to a remote house in the desert outside of town, the bears are attacked by what seems to be a living smoke cloud, but soon find out it's just the latest creation of The Inventor meant to welcome people. Just then, Robert arrives with a new assortment of things for his creator to use, including the town statue, but the bears inform him that much of it is stolen.