Carlos Lopez emerges as a skateboarding pre-teen immersed in sports and hip-hop culture, forming a trio with Rad White and Alexis Thi Dang. Their accidental discovery of Mini-Con technology in subterranean caverns near their hometown triggers a signal that summons Autobots and Decepticons to Earth, thrusting the group into a high-stakes alliance with the Autobots to safeguard the Mini-Cons from Decepticon exploitation. Early adventures see Carlos bond with Grindor, a Mini-Con from the Street Action Team, as he navigates perilous scenarios marked by impulsive humor and daring antics—traits contrasting Rad’s cautious demeanor. Supplemental media hints at a latent talent for mechanics, though this remains underexplored in the animated series. A decade later, Carlos occupies a background role aboard an Earth Federation space station orbiting Mars, monitoring defense systems during Terrorcon incursions. His limited involvement includes sporadic interactions with figures like Ironhide and Kicker Jones, punctuated by his signature exclamation, “Holy frijoles.” Supplementary sources highlight age discrepancies, alternately citing him as 10 or 12 during his initial Autobot involvement, and emphasize his lifelong friendship with Rad, rooted in kindergarten. Cultural markers, including Spanish-language phrases and stereotypical traits, draw occasional fan critique. His narrative arc persists as a steadfast Autobot ally without significant evolution, relegating him to cameos in later storylines—such as observing Cybertron’s new space bridge—rather than active participation.