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{{Character  
{{Character
| name = Grand Minimus
| name = Grand Minimus
| image = [[File:Grand-Minimus-Rayman-Legends.png|320px]]
| image = [[File:Grand-Minimus-Rayman-Mini.png|320px|Grand Minimus]]
| alignment = Good
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]], ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]], ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''
| portrayed by = Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)<br />
| portrayed by = Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)<br />
Alan Winger (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PlayStation)<br />
Alan Winger (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PlayStation)<br />
Lee Delong and Ken Starcevic (''[[Rayman M]]'')<br />
Lee Delong and Ken Starcevic (''[[Rayman M]]'')<br />
Matt Hill (''[[Rayman 3]]'')<br />
Matt Hill (''[[Rayman 3]]'')<br />
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'',''[[Rayman Legends]]'',''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')<br />
Luke Marty (''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]'')<ref>X.com, @RaymanTogether, https://x.com/RaymanTogether/status/2064739920002904254</ref>
| sex = Male
| sex = Male
| species = [[Teensie]]
| species = [[Teensie]]
| status = Friends
| status = Kings
| relatives = [[Polokus]] (ancestor)<br />
| relatives = [[Polokus]] (ancestor)<br />
[[Muse of the poets]] (ancestor)<br />
[[Muse of the poets]] (ancestor)<br />
[[The First King]] (ancestor)
[[The First King]] (ancestor)
| Unlock criteria =
| Unlock criteria =
[[File:Icon7RO.png|15px|70]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|70]] [[File:RO-Electoon.png|25px]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'')
[[File:Icon7RO.png|15px|70]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|70]] [[File:RO-Electoon.png|25px]]<br />(PC, Mac, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita) (''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<br />
<br />Default (''[[Rayman Legends]]'')
Default (''[[Rayman Legends]]'')
<br />[[File:Icon1RO.png|15px|1 500]] [[File:Icon5RO.png|15px|1 500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|1 500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|1 500]] [[File:Gem icon.png|25px]] (''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
<br />[[File:Icon1RO.png|15px|1 500]] [[File:Icon5RO.png|15px|1 500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|1 500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|1 500]] [[File:Gem icon.png|25px]] (''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
<br />Default (''[[Rayman Mini]]'')
<br />Base game (''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]'')
}}
}}
 
'''Grand Minimus''' is a name associated with the ruler of the [[Teensie]]s. The term can either refer to a tribe of [[Teensie]] kings, a title given to one specific [[Teensie]] king, or a proper name for an individual [[Teensie]]. They first appear in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' to oversee [[the Hall of Doors]], [[the Isle of Doors]] or the [[Teensie Circle]]s in different versions of the game. They are playable characters in ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and [[Rayman Legends Retold|its remake]], ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', and ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''.
The '''Grand Minimus''' are a tribe of [[Teensie]]s who first appear in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. They are the kings of the [[Teensie]] race, and oversee [[the Hall of Doors]], [[the Isle of Doors]] or the [[Teensie Circle]]s, depending on the version of the game. They are playable characters in ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'' and ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.


==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, a concept that later games such as ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]'' return to. 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 [[the Heart of the World]], which resides in their throne room.
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]]''}}
{{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 Lums]], 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]]).
[[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 Revolution]]''==
==In ''Rayman Revolution''==
[[File:TheMagicWell-RR-TheMinissaurusPlain.jpg|320px|thumb|right|A Grand Minimus by a [[Magic Well]].]]
[[File:TheMagicWell-RR-TheMinissaurusPlain.jpg|320px|thumb|right|A Grand Minimus by a [[Magic Well]].]]
The Grand Minimus plays a slightly different role in the PlayStation 2 remake, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. Following acquisition of the crown, the king explains that both [[Globox]] and [[Ly]] the Fairy were captured by the [[Robo-Pirate]] army. The Grand Minimus hasn't the slightest clue where [[Globox]] is, but believe that the [[Teensie]] at [[the Minisaurus Plain]]'s [[Teensie Circle]] knows where [[Ly]] was taken. Considering [[Rayman]] has five [[Yellow Lum]]s collected, the king produces what appears to be a [[Silver Lum]] and sends it towards [[Rayman]]. [[Rayman]] then excitedly learns the [[magic fist]] ability. The king hops onto a pedestal and produces a second [[Silver Lum]], which drops into a nearby void. The [[Silver Lum|Lum]] explodes and turns into a [[Spiral Door]]. After giving a farewell speech, the Grand Minimus sends [[Rayman]] off to [[the Front]].
The Grand Minimus plays a slightly different role in the PlayStation 2 remake, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. Following acquisition of the crown, the king explains that both [[Globox]] and [[Ly]] the Fairy were captured by the [[Robo-Pirate]] army. The Grand Minimus hasn't the slightest clue where [[Globox]] is, but believe that the [[Teensie]] at [[the Minisaurus Plain]]'s [[Teensie Circle]] knows where [[Ly]] was taken. Considering [[Rayman]] has five [[Yellow Lum]]s collected, the king produces what appears to be a [[Silver Lum]] and sends it towards [[Rayman]]. [[Rayman]] then excitedly learns the [[magic fist]] ability. The king hops onto a pedestal and produces a second [[Silver Lum]], which drops into a nearby void. The [[Silver Lum|Lum]] explodes and turns into a [[Spiral Door]]. After giving a farewell speech, the Grand Minimus sends [[Rayman]] off to [[the Front]].


In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', three Grand Minimus attend to the three [[Teensie Circle]]s, and another three attend to the three [[Magic Well]]s. The one who attends to [[Teensie Circle|the Circle]] in [[Rainbow Creek]] is referred to a “the King of the Teensies” by the in-game instructions which appear when the player presses the Select button on the PlayStation 2 controller.
In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', three Grand Minimus attend to the three [[Teensie Circle]]s, and another three attend to the three [[Magic Well]]s. The one who attends to [[Teensie Circle|the Circle]] in [[Rainbow Creek]] is referred to as the “King of the Teensies” by the in-game instructions which appear when the player presses the Select button on the PlayStation 2 controller.


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==In ''[[Rayman M]]'' and ''[[Rayman Arena]]''==
==In ''Rayman M'' and ''Rayman Arena''==
Two Grand Minimus participate in the races and battles of ''[[Rayman M]]'' 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:
{{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:


<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Part-Time Kings. <br>
<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Part-Time Kings. <br>
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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>}}
{{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 Doctor]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]], [[Otto Psi]]. ''[[Rayman 3]]'' was the first game to give the sovereign [[Teensie]]s the name “Grand Minimus”.
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 [[the Heart of the World]].
HeartOfTheWorld.jpg|A Grand Minimus at the [[Heart of the World]].
Teensie R3.jpg|thumb|Several Grand Minimus at [[the Heart of the World]].
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: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
==In ''Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge''==
The Grand Minimus can be located in [[cage]]s in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
The Grand Minimus can be located in [[cage]]s in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.


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Blue_Teensie_GBA.PNG|A blue colourized Grand Minimus.
Blue Teensie GBA.PNG|A blue colourized Grand Minimus.
Red_Teensie_GBA.PNG|A red colourized Grand Minimus.
Red Teensie GBA.PNG|A red colourized Grand Minimus.
Green_Teensie_GBA.PNG|A green colourized Grand Minimus.
Green Teensie GBA.PNG|A green colourized Grand Minimus.
Orange_Teensie_GBA.PNG|An orange colourized Grand Minimus.
Orange Teensie GBA.PNG|An orange colourized Grand Minimus.
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==In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]==
==In the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids''==
[[File:RRR GBA Grand Minimus.PNG|frame|right|class=sprite|The Grand Minimus in [[Agony Jails]], the first level of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids]].]]
[[File:RRR GBA Grand Minimus.PNG|frame|right|class=sprite|The Grand Minimus in [[Agony Jails]], the first level of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids]].]]
The Grand Minimus makes a cameo appearance in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]. Like several other recurring characters, he is seen briefly at the beginning of the game, when [[Rayman]] frees him from the [[Agony Jails]], where he has been imprisoned by the [[Rabbid]]s.
The Grand Minimus makes a cameo appearance in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]. Like several other recurring characters, he is seen briefly at the beginning of the game, when [[Rayman]] frees him from the [[Agony Jails]], where he has been imprisoned by the [[Rabbid]]s.


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==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
==In ''Rayman Kart''==
[[File:Teensie_King_RK.PNG|thumb|200px|left|class=sprite|The Grand Minimus, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]
[[File:Teensie King RK.PNG|thumb|200px|left|class=sprite|The Grand Minimus, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]
 
The Grand Minimus is a playable characters in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''. He is the third character to unlock and his special power is to warp himself into the first place.
The Grand Minimus is a playable characters in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''. He is the third character to unlock and his special power is to warp himself into the first place.


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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?! Still confusing the [[Livid Dead|livid dead]] with your crazy chit-chat...!'I am the King! No, it's me!' Have you let slip the silly secrets that lead to tricky treasures...|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[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.


An undead [[Teensie]] with a gnawed crown, [[the First King]], also makes an appearance. The [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] identifies him as the first Grand Minimus.
An undead [[Teensie]] with a gnawed crown, [[the First King]], also makes an appearance. The [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] identifies him as the first Grand Minimus.


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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|The Grand Minimus napping with the other heroes.
Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|The Grand Minimus napping with the other heroes.
RaymanOrigins PreE3 HD Swingman.jpg|The Grand Minimus with the other heroes.
RaymanOrigins PreE3 HD Swingman.jpg|The Grand Minimus with the other heroes.
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
==In ''Rayman Legends'' and its spin-offs==
{{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]]''}}
{{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]]''}}
{{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 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.


===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
===In ''Rayman Fiesta Run''===
[[File:RFR Teensy.png|320px|thumb|right|Artwork of the Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.]]
[[File:RFR Teensy.png|320px|thumb|right|Artwork of the Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.]]
While the Grand Minimus doesn't appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', he can be seen in an unlockable artwork.


===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
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.
[[File:Grand Minimus photo.png|320px|thumb|left|Grand Minimus's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.]]
 
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===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]].
[[File:Grand Minimus photo.png|320px|thumb|none|The Grand Minimus's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.]]
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===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 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.
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Legendary Triple-Troll.jpeg|[[Rabbid Peach]]’s [[Triple-Troll|Legendary Triple-Troll]], styled after the Grand Minimus.
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==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 Framework|UbiArt]] games. Notably, his figure’s pose is based on that of the [[Dragon Slayer]] painting in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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Rayman-board-game-Grand-Minimus-figure.jpg|The Grand Minimus as he appears in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''.
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==In ''Rayman Legends Retold''==
{{Quote|text=Grand Minimus is the self-proclaimed Great King of all [[Teensie]]s (following an election where all [[Teensie]]s voted for themselves).
Teensies are magical beings created by [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] to watch the secrets of the [[Glade of Dreams]].
Like all [[Teensie]]s, Grand Minimus wields magical and shamanic powers, he believed himself to be the greatest and most powerful of them all. In truth, his incantations fail 90% of the time... He opens paths to new realms in the [[Glade of Dreams]] to help [[Rayman]] in freeing the kidnapped [[Teensie]]s, as any legitimate King would...|sign=Official description|source=''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''}}
[[File:Retold Grand Minimus Render.png|320px|thumb|right|The Grand Minimus, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''.]]
Grand Minimus's design in ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]'' remains mostly the same as in previous [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] games. Like with other [[Teensie]]s in this game, his eyes are bigger and his teeth are made more realistic. This game refers to the term "Grand Minimus" as a singular name rather than as a title. Unlike in the original game, he has full lines of dialogue.


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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]]'''s Grand Minimus theme song 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.
*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.
*''[[Rayman 3]]'''s Grand Minimus theme song reflects the music style of the American 1960s.
*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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Grand Minimus (Facebook).jpg|Facebook sharing photo.
Grand Minimus (Facebook).jpg|Facebook sharing photo.
Grand Minimus (Twitter).png|Twitter sharing photo.
Grand Minimus (Twitter).png|Twitter sharing photo.
File:Teensie.gif
Teensie.gif
File:Teensierage.png
Teensierage.png
File:Rayman_M_Teensie_1.jpg
Rayman M Teensie 1.jpg
File:Rayman_M_Teensie_2.jpg
Rayman M Teensie 2.jpg
File:RO-TeensieKing-Artwork.JPG
RO-TeensieKing-Artwork.JPG
File:Bubble_teensie_attaque.png
Bubble teensie attaque.png
File:Bubble_teensie_magie.png
Bubble teensie magie.png
LegendsGrandMinimusPose.png
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Retold Grand Minimus Description.jpeg|Official description of Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''
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[[pl:Wielki Minimus]]
[[pl:Wielki Minimus]]
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[[es:Gran Mínimo]]
[[ru:Великий Минимус]]
[[ru:Великий Минимус]]
[[zh:王小小]]


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