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==Description==

Teensies have pale blue-grey skin and are characterized by their faces, which generally appear quite large due to their long, drooping noses, which overlap their hidden mouths. Their noses are marked with elegant spiral patterns which are slightly darker that the rest of their skin, though these markings are only vaguely noticeable until ''[[Rayman M]]''. Teensies have little, black, beady eyes and small, mitten-like hands that lack any fingers other than thumbs (except for ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', in which they do have fingers). They are short compared to most of [[The Glade of Dreams|the Glade]]'s inhabitants; to compensate for this, the Teensies in ''[[Rayman M]]'' stand, one on top of the other's shoulder.

The Teensies were created by [[Polokus]] to oversee [[The Hall of Doors|the many passages of the world]]. After the [[Fairy|fairies]], they were the second race to be created, and as such are among the most ancient inhabitants of the world. Long before the events of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]], the Teensies created [[the Hall of Doors]], a magic place where all paths eventually meet. Most, if not all Teensies have the ability to create [[Spiral Door]]s; these portals can quickly take a Teensie (or other character, such as [[Rayman]]) from one location to one another. The Teensies can harness the power of [[Yellow Lum]]s collected by [[Rayman]] to create [[Spiral Door]]s or open sealed doors that lead [[Rayman]] to the Sanctuaries.

The many Teensies are collectively ruled by the four [[Grand Minimus]] Teensies, who reside deep within [[the Fairy Council]], near [[the Heart of the World]].

Teensies were originally planned to appear in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''; they appeared in some early screenshots and the first teaser trailer. However, when the game was being remodelled into [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|a party game]], the Teensies were cut.

[[File:RR-TeensieGatekeeper.JPG|thumb|320px|A Teensie in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.]]

{{quote|text=[[Polokus]] then created the Teensies. Their role is to unveil all the roads in [[The Glade of Dreams|the world]]. They know every secret passage and can lead you to [[the Hall of Doors]], where all paths eventually come together.|sign=[[The Knowledge of the World]]|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

{{quote|text=Despite their bizarre appearance and behaviour, the Teensies are old and wise. According to legend, they are the sons of [[Polokus]] and the muse of the poets. This woman of infinite beauty was so ashamed of her descendants that she left and hid in the forest, to [[Polokus]]'s great regret...|sign=Official description|source=''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape : Le Guide Officiel]]''}}

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{{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]]''}}

{{quote|text=These peaceful denizens of [[The Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]] are the masters of magic and song. Inhabiting the many lands throughout the realm, each Teensie tribe has developed their own distinct musical style. Unfortunately, their melodious ways have attracted the [[Hoodlum]]s, who have gone out of their way to imprison the diminutive minstrels. A reward lies in store for anyone who frees Teensies from their [[cage]]s … got that, [[Rayman]]?|sign=Official site|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', most Teensies have taken the role previously held by [[Electoon]]s in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] and [[Deny]]s, [[Ludiv]]s, [[Greenbottle]]s, etc. in the many versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Though a few Teensies such as the [[Grand Minimus]] and the [[Teensie Doctor]]s have a role in the game's plot and are found elsewhere, most Teensies are found by destroying a [[cage]]. If [[Rayman]] destroys enough [[cage]]s in a world, his HP Bar will increase its maximum capacity.

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{{quote|text=Teensies have got flair! The Teensies’ innate talent for nocturnal schnoz-ballads comes quite simply from [[Polokus|the Creator]] himself in the form of imposing noses. And bubble me if we haven’t seen the Teensies spin some wicked spells over the years! Their magnificent nostrils make them highly sensitive to the subtle harmonies of magic; and everyone knows that Teensy magicians can sniff out the secrets of our world like nobody’s business!

Some characters from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] whose species were undefined by then were turned into Teensies, such as [[the Magician]] and [[the Photographer]];the last one was cut from [[Rayman Origins|the final version of the game]].

Teensies make a return in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. Some returning Teensies such as the [[Grand Minimus]] and the [[Goth Teensy]] make a return as playable characters, but this time, many other Teensies (some of them being represented as generic [[Green Teensie]]s) take the role of victims who were caught by evil creatures, and up to ten of them must be saved on each level by [[Rayman]] and his friends. These Teensies are scattered everywhere across the levels, and while some of them are easy to find, two Teensies, a King and a Queen are hidden in secret areas that require the team of heroes to beat certain tasks, like kicking a soccer ball or jumping on platforms. Teensies assume the role of the [[Electoon]]s from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] and ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', in a similar way how they did in previous games like ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. This is the first [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] to fully introduce a wide variation of Teensie families, including females and children.

There are a total of 700 Teensies to be saved in the game, and once they are all free, the player is rewarded with 150,000 [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]], plus a playable [[The Golden Teensy|golden Teensie]] is unlocked. Each Teensie gives the player 25 [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] when he or she is rescued, while Kings and Queens also give the players a [[heart]] each in all levels in which ten Teensies need to be rescued. When the player revisits a level, any Teensie that has already been rescued appears golden, but they will still give [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] when they are rescued again; the Kings and Queens stand outside their respective rooms appearing normal, but are found golden if the players revisit the rooms.

Teensies appear in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', both as playable characters and as victims the player has to rescue in various levels. Teensies usually appear in exploration levels, either in [[cage]]s, tied to ropes, being held by enemies or on rockets. Sometimes there's a time limit in which the player has to rescue the Teensies, most notably in the time levels, but also in various exploration levels such as when the Teensies are attached to rockets.

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==Notable Teensies==