Carlos Lopez begins as a skateboarding preteen drawn to outdoor exploration, forging a tight bond with friends Rad and Alexis. Their discovery of buried alien technology beneath an observatory awakens warring factions of shape-shifting robots, propelling the trio into a hidden conflict. Carlos allies with Grindor, a Mini-Con, embarking on missions to secure lost artifacts, evade environmental dangers, and bolster Autobot resistance against Decepticons. His journey intertwines high-stakes escapades with lighthearted moments, occasionally marked by exaggerated linguistic quirks reflecting his heritage. A decade later, Carlos assumes a subdued role as a crew member aboard an Earth Federation space station orbiting Mars. When Terrorcons assault the outpost, his signature exclamation—“Holy frijoles”—echoes his cultural roots, though his influence in the escalating war dwindles. Narrative attention pivots to fresh human allies and intensifying robot rivalries, relegating him to the periphery. Supplementary notes specify his age as twelve during early exploits, highlighting mechanical aptitude and skateboarding prowess rarely leveraged in central plots. His enduring friendship with Rad traces back to kindergarten, while a familial legacy—a father’s inherited skateboard—hints at deeper personal history. Subsequent portrayals soften stereotypical traits, framing him as a steadfast but secondary presence in the galaxy-spanning struggle.