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[[The First Grand Minimus]] (ancestor)

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 Teensies 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.

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|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: The Great Escape''===

{{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 make their debut appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', when [[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]] 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|Lums]], the Grand Minimus open the doors to the Sanctuary (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 Revolution''===

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 Lums]] 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 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 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.

===''Rayman M''===

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 American localisation of ''Rayman M'', offers the following description of the Grand Minimus:

===''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc''===

{{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 Teensies 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: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' <ref>GameClubCentral, ''Rayman 3: It’s Teensie Time'', http://www.gameclubcentral.com/index.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=18</ref>}}

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 Teensies 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 Teensies 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 jewels or a [[Laser-Washing Powder]] can.

=== ''Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge'' ===

The Grand Minimus is seen in [[cage]]s in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.

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=== ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance) ===

[[File:RRR GBA Grand Minimus.PNG|frame|right|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]].]]

===''Rayman Kart''===

[[File:Teensie_King_RK.PNG|thumb|200px|Right|The Grand Minimus as he appears in ''[[Rayman Kart]]'']]

===''Rayman Origins''===

{{quote|text=Oh, Grand Minimus! Keeper king of the Teensy kinder... how's it tickling?! Still confusing the 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]]''}}

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 cages 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.

===''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]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}

=== ''Rayman Fiesta Run'' ===

[[File:RFR Teensy.png|thumb|right|Artwork of the Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'' the Grand Minimus can be purchased for 500 [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s.

===''Rayman Adventures''===

The Grand Minimus is one of the unlockable costumes for the [[Teensie]]s that can be purchased in the shop. He costs 1,500 [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|Gems]].

*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 ''[[Rayman 2]]'', they sound like wise old men, while in ''[[Rayman Revolution|Revolution]]'' they have high-pitched, squeaky voices.

*''[[Rayman 3]]'''s Grand Minimus theme song reflects the music style of the American 60s.

*In the Japanese ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s have washed-out blue eyes.

*[[Teensie Gatekeeper]]

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