Protoform

Protoforms are part of a Transformer's life cycle in many Transformers continuities.

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A protoform is the first stage in a Transformer's life cycle. Consisting of an unspecified freeflowing metallic matter, the protoform only awaits a life-giving Spark and the information necessary to transform it into a fully-functional, alive Transformer being.

Protoforms are often contained within stasis pods and dropped into unexplored worlds.

Generation 1

Beast Wars

Pretty spry for globs of pudding

Robots in Disguise

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