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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]]/[[Teensie Circle|Teensie Circles]].  As a general rule, the Grand Minimus's main role in ''Rayman 2'' and ''Rayman 3'' occurs at the end of the first world.

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.

===Rayman 2===

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

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 [[Crowned Teensie|Teensie]] at the [[Minisaurus Plains]]' [[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 [[Magic Spiral Door]]. After giving a farewell speech, the Grand Minimus sends Rayman off to the [[The Front|Front]].

In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', three crowned Teensies attend to the three Teensie Circles, and another three attend to the three Magic Wells. 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.

Two of the four Teensies in the Grand Minimus participate in the races and battles of ''Rayman M'' as one of the initial playable characters.  Being that Teensies are considerably short, the two Teensies race by carrying one on top of the other.  ''Rayman M'' was the first game to give the sovereign Teensies the name "Grand Minimus."

In ''Rayman 3'', the Grand Minimus make their brief appearance at the end of the [[Fairy Council]] world.  Rayman chases [[Andre]] 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 Minimus tell him that Globox cannot stay in the throne room for fear that Andre 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 [[Otto|Teensie Doctor]] in the [[Clearleaf Forest]].

In ''Revolution'' and ''Rayman 3'', similar-looking [[Crowned Teensie|crowned Teensies]] make frequent appearances.  It is generally regarded that this is not the Minimus, as there are more crowned Teensies than there are in the Minimus.  However, it is unknown how the Crowned Teensies are related to the Grand Minimus.

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

*[[Crowned Teensie]]

*[[The Hall of Doors]]

*[[Teensie Gatekeeper]]

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