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| image = [[Image:Teensie.gif|center|88px]]

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| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]''

| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]] ''[[Rayman Origins]]''

| sex = Male

| species = [[Teensie]]

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{{quote|text=Splendid, [[Rayman]]! I'm King of the [[Teensie]]s. I congratulate you on your courage.|sign=Grand Minimus|source=''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''}}

The '''Grand Minimus''' ~~are~~ four [[Teensie~~|Teensies~~]] ~~from~~ ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', ~~''[[Rayman 2: Revolution]]'' (to~~ a ~~lesser extent), ''[[Rayman M]]'' (in which two are playable), and~~ ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''. They are ~~notable for ruling~~ the Teensie race and ~~overseeing~~ [[the Hall of Doors]], [[the Isle of Doors]] or the [[Teensie Circle]]s, depending on the version of the game. ~~As a general rule, the Grand Minimus's main role in~~ ''Rayman 2'' ~~and ''Rayman 3'' occurs at the end~~ of ~~the first world~~.

The '''Grand Minimus''' is a group of four [[Teensie]]s who first appear in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', and make a small appearance at the beginning of ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''. 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. In ''[[Rayman M]]'', two of them are playable.

==Description==

The Grand Minimus was originally the title of the single King of the Teensies. However, after [[Admiral Razorbeard]] locked the Grand Minimus up in a small [[cage]] with three other Teensies presumably of relation to the King (such as friends, advisors, relatives, etc.; their relation is never given) in [[the Woods of Light]], the four [[Teensie]]s eventually came to forget which one of them was the King. In fact, not even the King himself could remember. The four ~~[[Teensie]]s~~ later decided that, as it was impossible to determine who was King, all four would rule over the Teensies together as the Grand Minimus.

The Grand Minimus was originally the title of the single King of the Teensies. However, after [[Admiral Razorbeard]] locked the Grand Minimus up in a small [[cage]] with three other Teensies presumably of relation to the King (such as friends, advisors, relatives, etc.; their relation is never given) in [[the Woods of Light]], the four [[Teensie]]s eventually came to forget which one of them was the King. In fact, not even the King himself could remember. The four Teensies later decided that, as it was impossible to determine who was King, all four would rule over the Teensies together as the Grand Minimus.

The Grand Minimus live deep in [[the Fairy Council]], though they have been known to travel to the Woods of Light every now and then.

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All four of the Minimus wear refined green robes, and at least one has a tall crown on his head. As seen in ''[[Rayman 2: Revolution]]'', the Grand Minimus have a talkative personality and enjoy gossiping about recent news. Also, it is seen in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' 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|Silver Lums]]. One is used by the Grand Minimus in ''Rayman 2'', while a second is additionally used in ''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|Silver Lums]]. One is used by the Grand Minimus in ''Rayman 2'', while a second is additionally used in ''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.

==Role in the games==

===Rayman 2===

===''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''===

The Grand Minimus ~~makes~~ their debut appearance when [[Rayman (character)|Rayman]] destroys the cage at the end of ~~the~~ [[~~Forest~~ of Light]]. Rayman hopes to ask them as to the whereabouts of [[Ly the Fairy]], but is unsuccessful as the Minimus is distracted by the fact that they are unable to agree on who the real king is. After repeatedly grabbing the single crown from eachother's head and declaring to be king, Rayman gets frustrated and interrupts their clammor. Intimidated and worrisome as to Ly's bad news, the Teensies hush immediately and hesitantly back away. The last Teensie standing forward is quickly handed the crown.

The Grand Minimus make their debut appearance when [[Rayman (character)|Rayman]] destroys the cage at the end of [[the Woods of Light]]. Rayman hopes to ask them as to the whereabouts of [[Ly the Fairy]], but is unsuccessful as the Minimus is distracted by the fact that they are unable to agree on who the real king is. After repeatedly grabbing the single crown from eachother's head and declaring to be king, Rayman gets frustrated and interrupts their clammor. Intimidated and worrisome as to Ly's bad news, the Teensies hush immediately and hesitantly back away. The last Teensie standing forward is quickly handed the crown.

~~====''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''/''[[Rayman DS]]''====~~

The king then gives Rayman the bad news about Ly, but explains that Ly is being held nearby in the [[Fairy Glade]]. If Rayman has already collected five [[Yellow Lum]]s, he will have collected enough energy to revitalize the king's magic powers. However, if Rayman is missing just one Lum, the king will send Rayman back to get the rest.

The king then gives Rayman the bad news about Ly, but explains that Ly is being held nearby in the [[Fairy Glade]]. If Rayman has already collected five [[Yellow Lum~~|Yellow Lums~~]], he will have collected enough energy to revitalize the king's magic powers. However, if Rayman is missing just one Lum, the king will send Rayman back to get the rest.

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 [[Magic Spiral Door]]. Rayman leaps into the door and leaves the Teensies.

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Rayman next encounters the Grand Minimus as he enters the [[Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] level ([[Whale Bay]] in the PS 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 Lums, the Grand Minimus open the doors to the Sanctuary. This sequence occurs again before the [[Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] and [[Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] levels.

The Grand Minimus is last seen in the final scene following ~~the~~ [[Crow's Nest]].

The Grand Minimus is last seen in the final scene following [[the Crow's Nest]].

[[File:Teensierage.png|thumb|320px|right|An official piece of concept art shows four Grand Minimus fighting. [[Foutch]], [[Jano]], the [[Robo-Pirate]] logo, a [[Henchman 800]] and an explosion can be seen, as well as a [[sparadrap]] on one of the Grand Minimus' noses.]]

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 | image = [[Image:Teensie.gif|center|88px]]
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-| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
+| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]] ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
 | sex = Male
 | species = [[Teensie]]
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 {{quote|text=Splendid, [[Rayman]]! I'm King of the [[Teensie]]s. I congratulate you on your courage.|sign=Grand Minimus|source=''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''}}
-The '''Grand Minimus''' are four [[Teensie|Teensies]] from ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', ''[[Rayman 2: Revolution]]'' (to a lesser extent), ''[[Rayman M]]'' (in which two are playable), and ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''.  They are notable for ruling the Teensie race and overseeing [[the Hall of Doors]], [[the Isle of Doors]] or the [[Teensie Circle]]s, depending on the version of the game.  As a general rule, the Grand Minimus's main role in ''Rayman 2'' and ''Rayman 3'' occurs at the end of the first world.
+The '''Grand Minimus''' is a group of four [[Teensie]]s who first appear in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', and make a small appearance at the beginning of ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''. 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. In ''[[Rayman M]]'', two of them are playable.
 ==Description==
-The Grand Minimus was originally the title of the single King of the Teensies. However, after [[Admiral Razorbeard]] locked the Grand Minimus up in a small [[cage]] with three other Teensies presumably of relation to the King (such as friends, advisors, relatives, etc.; their relation is never given) in [[the Woods of Light]], the four [[Teensie]]s eventually came to forget which one of them was the King. In fact, not even the King himself could remember. The four [[Teensie]]s later decided that, as it was impossible to determine who was King, all four would rule over the Teensies together as the Grand Minimus.
+The Grand Minimus was originally the title of the single King of the Teensies. However, after [[Admiral Razorbeard]] locked the Grand Minimus up in a small [[cage]] with three other Teensies presumably of relation to the King (such as friends, advisors, relatives, etc.; their relation is never given) in [[the Woods of Light]], the four [[Teensie]]s eventually came to forget which one of them was the King. In fact, not even the King himself could remember. The four Teensies later decided that, as it was impossible to determine who was King, all four would rule over the Teensies together as the Grand Minimus.
 The Grand Minimus live deep in [[the Fairy Council]], though they have been known to travel to the Woods of Light every now and then.
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 All four of the Minimus wear refined green robes, and at least one has a tall crown on his head. As seen in ''[[Rayman 2: Revolution]]'', the Grand Minimus have a talkative personality and enjoy gossiping about recent news. Also, it is seen in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' 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|Silver Lums]].  One is used by the Grand Minimus in ''Rayman 2'', while a second is additionally used in ''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|Silver Lums]].  One is used by the Grand Minimus in ''Rayman 2'', while a second is additionally used in ''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.
 ==Role in the games==
-===Rayman 2===
+===''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''===
-The Grand Minimus makes their debut appearance when [[Rayman (character)|Rayman]] destroys the cage at the end of the [[Forest of Light]].  Rayman hopes to ask them as to the whereabouts of [[Ly the Fairy]], but is unsuccessful as the Minimus is distracted by the fact that they are unable to agree on who the real king is.  After repeatedly grabbing the single crown from eachother's head and declaring to be king, Rayman gets frustrated and interrupts their clammor.  Intimidated and worrisome as to Ly's bad news, the Teensies hush immediately and hesitantly back away.  The last Teensie standing forward is quickly handed the crown.
+The Grand Minimus make their debut appearance when [[Rayman (character)|Rayman]] destroys the cage at the end of [[the Woods of Light]].  Rayman hopes to ask them as to the whereabouts of [[Ly the Fairy]], but is unsuccessful as the Minimus is distracted by the fact that they are unable to agree on who the real king is.  After repeatedly grabbing the single crown from eachother's head and declaring to be king, Rayman gets frustrated and interrupts their clammor.  Intimidated and worrisome as to Ly's bad news, the Teensies hush immediately and hesitantly back away.  The last Teensie standing forward is quickly handed the crown.
-====''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''/''[[Rayman DS]]''====
+The king then gives Rayman the bad news about Ly, but explains that Ly is being held nearby in the [[Fairy Glade]].  If Rayman has already collected five [[Yellow Lum]]s, he will have collected enough energy to revitalize the king's magic powers.  However, if Rayman is missing just one Lum, the king will send Rayman back to get the rest.
-The king then gives Rayman the bad news about Ly, but explains that Ly is being held nearby in the [[Fairy Glade]].  If Rayman has already collected five [[Yellow Lum|Yellow Lums]], he will have collected enough energy to revitalize the king's magic powers.  However, if Rayman is missing just one Lum, the king will send Rayman back to get the rest.
 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 [[Magic Spiral Door]].  Rayman leaps into the door and leaves the Teensies.
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 Rayman next encounters the Grand Minimus as he enters the [[Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] level ([[Whale Bay]] in the PS 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 Lums, the Grand Minimus open the doors to the Sanctuary.  This sequence occurs again before the [[Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] and [[Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] levels.
-The Grand Minimus is last seen in the final scene following the [[Crow's Nest]].
+The Grand Minimus is last seen in the final scene following [[the Crow's Nest]].
 [[File:Teensierage.png|thumb|320px|right|An official piece of concept art shows four Grand Minimus fighting. [[Foutch]], [[Jano]], the [[Robo-Pirate]] logo, a [[Henchman 800]] and an explosion can be seen, as well as a [[sparadrap]] on one of the Grand Minimus' noses.]]