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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Grand Minimus was originally the title of the sole king of the [[Teensie]]s. However, after [[Admiral Razorbeard]] locked the Grand Minimus up in a small [[cage]] with three other [[Teensie]]s presumably of relation to the King (such as friends, advisors, relatives, etc.; their relation is never given) in [[the Woods of Light]], the [[Teensie]]s eventually came to forget which one of them was the King. In fact, not even the King himself could remember. | The Grand Minimus was originally the title of the sole king of the [[Teensie]]s. However, after [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] locked the Grand Minimus up in a small [[cage]] with three other [[Teensie]]s presumably of relation to the King (such as friends, advisors, relatives, etc.; their relation is never given) in [[the Woods of Light]], the [[Teensie]]s eventually came to forget which one of them was the King. In fact, not even the King himself could remember. | ||
All of the Minimus wear refined green robes, and at least one has a tall crown on his head. As seen in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', the Grand Minimus have a talkative personality and enjoy gossiping about recent news. Also, it is seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that the Minimus have a taste for disco, and enjoy the company of a disco ball and many other disco-loving subjects in their chamber, dancing day and night. | All of the Minimus wear refined green robes, and at least one has a tall crown on his head. As seen in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', the Grand Minimus have a talkative personality and enjoy gossiping about recent news. Also, it is seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that the Minimus have a taste for disco, and enjoy the company of a disco ball and many other disco-loving subjects in their chamber, dancing day and night. | ||
In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', it is soon confirmed that the Grand Minimus are the guardians of [[the Hall of Doors]], assigned by [[Polokus]] himself after being created for that purpose. They are wise and powerful, though they seldom show it. Similar to [[Ly]] the Fairy, at least one member of the Grand Minimus is capable of creating [[Silver Lum]]s. One is used by the Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', while a second is additionally used in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. As may be seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the Grand Minimus also have the responsibility of guarding [[ | In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', it is soon confirmed that the Grand Minimus are the guardians of [[the Hall of Doors]], assigned by [[Polokus]] himself after being created for that purpose. They are wise and powerful, though they seldom show it. Similar to [[Ly]] the Fairy, at least one member of the Grand Minimus is capable of creating [[Silver Lum]]s. One is used by the Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', while a second is additionally used in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. As may be seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the Grand Minimus also have the responsibility of guarding the [[Heart of the World]], which resides in their throne room. | ||
==In ''Rayman 2''== | ==In ''Rayman 2''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=Splendid, [[Rayman]]! I'm King of the [[Teensie]]s. I congratulate you on your courage.|sign=Grand Minimus|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}} | ||
[[File:GrandMinimus R2Model.png|thumb|right|120px|A Grand Minimus, as appearing in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.]] | [[File:GrandMinimus R2Model.png|thumb|right|120px|A Grand Minimus, as appearing in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.]] | ||
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Magic restored, the king gives [[Rayman]] a good-bye speech before creating a [[Silver Lum]]. The [[Silver Lum]] drops down into a nearby abyss and explodes into a giant [[Spiral Door]]. [[Rayman]] leaps into the door and leaves the Teensies. | Magic restored, the king gives [[Rayman]] a good-bye speech before creating a [[Silver Lum]]. The [[Silver Lum]] drops down into a nearby abyss and explodes into a giant [[Spiral Door]]. [[Rayman]] leaps into the door and leaves the Teensies. | ||
[[Rayman]] next encounters the Grand Minimus as he enters [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] level (between [[the Fairy Glade]] and [[the Marshes of Awakening]] in the PlayStation version). By now, the Grand Minimus have done some thinking, and have decided that all four would share being king. Standing in a line, each king would say a few sentences before walking to the end of the line as the next Teensie takes the crown and then takes his turn being king. Considering [[Rayman]] has enough [[Yellow | [[Rayman]] next encounters the Grand Minimus as he enters [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] level (between [[the Fairy Glade]] and [[the Marshes of Awakening]] in the PlayStation version). By now, the Grand Minimus have done some thinking, and have decided that all four would share being king. Standing in a line, each king would say a few sentences before walking to the end of the line as the next Teensie takes the crown and then takes his turn being king. Considering [[Rayman]] has enough [[Yellow Lum]]s, the Grand Minimus open the doors to [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice|the Sanctuary]] ([[The Marshes of Awakening|the Marshes]] in the PlayStation version). This sequence occurs again before [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] (PlayStation - after [[Whale Bay]]) and [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] (PlayStation - after [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] and after [[beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]). | ||
In the PlayStation version, their dialogue is expanded and they give [[Rayman]] information on each upcoming Guardian of the [[Four Masks of Polokus|Masks]], as well as the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]' [[Robot Dinosaur]] in their final scene. | In the PlayStation version, their dialogue is expanded and they give [[Rayman]] information on each upcoming Guardian of the [[Four Masks of Polokus|Masks]], as well as the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]' [[Robot Dinosaur]] in their final scene. | ||
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==In ''Rayman M'' and ''Rayman Arena''== | ==In ''Rayman M'' and ''Rayman Arena''== | ||
{{Quote|text=While these decrepit beings are senile to the point of having forgotten who is leader, they get along just fine when it comes to taking action and winning by whatever means necessary.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman M]]''}} | |||
Two Grand Minimus participate in the races and battles of ''[[Rayman M]]'' and ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' as one of the five initial playable characters. Being that Teensies are considerably short, the two Teensies race by carrying one on top of the other. The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', the North American localisation of ''[[Rayman M]]'', offers the following description of the Grand Minimus: | Two Grand Minimus participate in the races and battles of ''[[Rayman M]]'' and ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' as one of the five initial playable characters. Being that Teensies are considerably short, the two Teensies race by carrying one on top of the other. The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', the North American localisation of ''[[Rayman M]]'', offers the following description of the Grand Minimus: | ||
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==In ''Rayman 3''== | ==In ''Rayman 3''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=Leading the [[Teensie]] peoples as the caretaker of the [[Heart of the World]], the Grand Minimus is the greatest little king of them all. Or kings, that is. Recent reports claim that no less than four [[Teensie]]s squabble over rights to don the Minimus [[crown]]. Now, the evil [[Hoodlum]]s are threatening to seize the [[Heart of the World]] – will the real Grand Minimus please stand up?|sign=Press release|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''<ref>GameClubCentral, ''Rayman 3: It’s Teensie Time'', http://www.gameclubcentral.com/index.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=18</ref>}} | ||
[[File:GrandMinimus R3Model.png|thumb|right|120px|A Grand Minimus, as appearing in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]] | [[File:GrandMinimus R3Model.png|thumb|right|120px|A Grand Minimus, as appearing in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]] | ||
In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the Grand Minimus make an appearance at the end of [[the Fairy Council]]. [[Rayman]] chases [[André]] and eventually arrives at their throne room, only to find it full of dancing [[Teensie]]s and flashing disco lights. At the other end of the room, the Grand Minimus have [[Globox]] in their clutches. As [[Rayman]] approaches them, the Grand Minimus tell him that [[Globox]] cannot stay in the throne room for fear that [[André]] could escape. To save [[Globox]], the Grand Minimus open a portal to the [[Teensie Highway]] and explain to [[Rayman]] that he must take [[Globox]] to the [[Teensie | In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the Grand Minimus make an appearance at the end of [[the Fairy Council]]. [[Rayman]] chases [[André]] and eventually arrives at their throne room, only to find it full of dancing [[Teensie]]s and flashing disco lights. At the other end of the room, the Grand Minimus have [[Globox]] in their clutches. As [[Rayman]] approaches them, the Grand Minimus tell him that [[Globox]] cannot stay in the throne room for fear that [[André]] could escape. To save [[Globox]], the Grand Minimus open a portal to the [[Teensie Highway]] and explain to [[Rayman]] that he must take [[Globox]] to the [[Teensie doctor]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]], [[Otto Psi]]. ''[[Rayman 3]]'' was the first game to give the sovereign [[Teensie]]s the name “Grand Minimus”. | ||
Later in the game, they also appear in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]], where a king and two advisors warn [[Rayman]] about the [[Knaaren]], and in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]]. In both levels, a king and two advisors drop down from any [[cage]] that [[Rayman]] destroys, leaving either [[Jewel|gems]] or a [[Laser-Washing Powder]] can. | Later in the game, they also appear in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]], where a king and two advisors warn [[Rayman]] about the [[Knaaren]], and in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]]. In both levels, a king and two advisors drop down from any [[cage]] that [[Rayman]] destroys, leaving either [[Jewel|gems]] or a [[Laser-Washing Powder]] can. | ||
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HeartOfTheWorld.jpg|A Grand Minimus at [[ | HeartOfTheWorld.jpg|A Grand Minimus at the [[Heart of the World]]. | ||
Teensie R3.jpg|thumb|Several Grand Minimus at [[ | Teensie R3.jpg|thumb|Several Grand Minimus at the [[Heart of the World]]. | ||
acrobatics again.jpg|Three Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s performing acrobatics once released from a [[cage]]. | acrobatics again.jpg|Three Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s performing acrobatics once released from a [[cage]]. | ||
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==In ''Rayman Origins''== | ==In ''Rayman Origins''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=Oh, Grand Minimus! Keeper King of the [[Teensie|Teensy]] kinder... how's it tickling?!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}} | ||
The Grand Minimus is a major character in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. He makes his first appearance during the cinematic introduction of the game, taking a nap with his friends [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], the [[Goth Teensy]] and the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]], and making grumbling noises while sleeping on [[Globox]]'s back. The noises of the group annoy their neighbours, the [[Livid Dead]], and they lock them in [[cage]]s at [[the Snoring Tree]]. Weirdly, after that the Grand Minimus is not seen, and is replaced by a regular [[Green Teensy]], becoming an unlockable character who is unlocked once 70 [[Electoon]]s have been collected. | The Grand Minimus is a major character in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. He makes his first appearance during the cinematic introduction of the game, taking a nap with his friends [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], the [[Goth Teensy]] and the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]], and making grumbling noises while sleeping on [[Globox]]'s back. The noises of the group annoy their neighbours, the [[Livid Dead]], and they lock them in [[cage]]s at [[the Snoring Tree]]. Weirdly, after that the Grand Minimus is not seen, and is replaced by a regular [[Green Teensy]], becoming an unlockable character who is unlocked once 70 [[Electoon]]s have been collected. | ||
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==In ''Rayman Legends''== | ==In ''Rayman Legends''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=The [[Teensie]]s are the tiny wizards who guard the secrets of the [[Glade of Dreams]], this fellow is one of their kings (yeah, they have a lot of these).|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}} | ||
The Grand Minimus returns as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' where he is unlocked by default. | The Grand Minimus returns as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' where he is unlocked by default. | ||
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While the Grand Minimus doesn't appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', he can be seen in an unlockable artwork and in the menu. | While the Grand Minimus doesn't appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', he can be seen in an unlockable artwork and in the menu. | ||
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==In ''Rayman Adventures''== | ==In ''Rayman Adventures''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=The [[Teensie]]s are the tiny wizards who guard the secrets of the [[Glade of Dreams]], this fellow is one of their kings (yeah, they have a lot of them).|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}} | ||
The Grand Minimus is one of the unlockable [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|costumes]] for the [[Teensie]]s that can be purchased in the shop. He costs 1,500 [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]]. | The Grand Minimus is one of the unlockable [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|costumes]] for the [[Teensie]]s that can be purchased in the shop. He costs 1,500 [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]]. | ||
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==In ''Rayman Mini''== | ==In ''Rayman Mini''== | ||
{{Quote|text=The [[Teensie]]s are the tiny wizards who guard the secrets of the [[Glade of Dreams]], and this fellow is one of their kings (yeah, they have a lot of them).|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Mini]]''}} | |||
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', the Grand Minimus was added as part of the 1.2.0 update and is unlocked by default. | In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', the Grand Minimus was added as part of the 1.2.0 update and is unlocked by default. | ||
==In ''Rayman in the Phantom Show''== | ==In ''Rayman in the Phantom Show''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=This Legendary Triple Troll is an homage to the wise and powerful disco-loving Grand Minimus.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''}} | ||
While the Grand Minimus themselves do not appear in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', [[Rabbid Peach]]'s [[Triple-Troll#Weapon skins|Legendary Triple-Troll]] is styled after them. | While the Grand Minimus themselves do not appear in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', [[Rabbid Peach]]'s [[Triple-Troll#Weapon skins|Legendary Triple-Troll]] is styled after them. | ||
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==In ''Rayman: The Board Game''== | ==In ''Rayman: The Board Game''== | ||
The Grand Minimus is set to appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. Like every other figure in the game, his appearance is based on that of the [[UbiArt]] games. Notably, his figure’s pose is based on that of the [[Dragon Slayer]] painting in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. | The Grand Minimus is set to appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. Like every other figure in the game, his appearance is based on that of the [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] games. Notably, his figure’s pose is based on that of the [[Dragon Slayer]] painting in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Of all the characters in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the Grand Minimus underwent the greatest voice change between the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. In the PlayStation version, they sound like wise old men, while in ''[[Rayman Revolution|Revolution]]'', they have high-pitched, squeaky voices. | *Of all the characters in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the Grand Minimus underwent the greatest voice change between the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. In the PlayStation version, they sound like wise old men, while in ''[[Rayman Revolution|Revolution]]'', they have high-pitched, squeaky voices. | ||
*''[[Rayman 2]]'' | *The song that plays when encountering the Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' includes ceaseless murmurs by the [[Teensie]]s, subtly indicating the talkative personality further explored in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. These sounds are not present in the Nintendo 64 version of the track due to audio limitations. | ||
*In the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s have washed-out blue eyes. | *In the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s have washed-out blue eyes. | ||
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' reveals that the Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s are not the only type of [[Teensie|Teensy]] kings, as many others can be found imprisoned in [[cage]]s. | |||
*In a very early demo for ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Grand Minimus has no crown. In the final game he has a crown, but numerous artwork for it depicts him without one. This implies that he was originally going to lack his crown, but it ended up being added anyway, possibly as a last minute addition. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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[[fr:Grand Mini]] | [[fr:Grand Mini]] | ||
[[hu:Nagy | [[hu:Nagy Parányusz]] | ||
[[pl:Wielki Minimus]] | [[pl:Wielki Minimus]] | ||
[[es:Gran Mínimo]] | [[es:Gran Mínimo]] | ||
[[ru:Великий Минимус]] | [[ru:Великий Минимус]] | ||
[[zh:王小小]] | |||
[[Category:Characters from Rayman M]] | [[Category:Characters from Rayman M]] | ||