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'''Globox''' is a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]], second only to [[Rayman]] himself in his prominence. Globox acts as a major ally in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and is a playable character in ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.  He is [[Rayman]]'s best friend and has been since before the events of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

Globox resembles a large, fat amphibian, and is blue-green in colour with a pale yellow belly and hands. While the rest of his body is fat and heavy, he has long thin arms, and his webbed feet and small eyes float separately from his body. He is noticeably taller than most of the inhabitants of [[The Glade of Dreams|the Glade]], with the exception of such characters as [[Ly]] the Fairy and [[Clark]] the Giant. Globox has an extremely large mouth with a long purple tongue, and he often uses it to store things such as [[Silver Lum]]s, and, accidentally, [[André]]. [[Baby Globox|his children]] have the same ability, as was shown when, late in the events of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', one of his sons swallowed the fourth [[Four Masks of Polokus|Mask of Polokus]] when he found it in [[the Pirate Mines]] and gave it to [[Rayman]] once the latter had freed him and his siblings from the [[Spyglass Pirate]]'s [[Robot Dinosaur]]. Globox used to be red, but one day while he was eating berries, he mistook a blue [[mosquito]] for a berry, and ate it. From inside Globox's belly, the [[mosquito]] called for help, and hundreds of other blue [[mosquito]]es came to sting Globox. When they left him, Globox's red skin was covered in painful blue welts. These eventually seeped into his skin, turning it blue.

Globox's personality changes between ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. While he remains [[Rayman]]'s daft sidekick in these games, in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he is portrayed as a dim but loveable and well-meaning character, whereas in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' he seems more articulate but less intelligent, and acts rude at times. While very cowardly in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', in Globox can become very rash while under the influence of [[Plum juice]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', yelling drunken taunts at the [[Hoodlum]]s and sometimes standing defiantly in their line of fire (though he is never hurt by this). In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his personality changes almost completely, acting more dimwitted, cheerful, and no longer cowardly.

Globox makes his first appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. His story, which begins before the game starts, is detailed in the game's manual. When the [[Robo-Pirate]]s invade [[the Glade of Dreams]], [[Rayman]] and Globox, along with their friends, join forces in rebellion against the enemy. One day, the heroes travel to [[the Great Forest]] to ambush the pirates. Globox helps by causing [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] to rest with his [[Rain Dance]]. [[Rayman]] praises his efforts, but loses his powers when the pirates destroy [[the Heart of the World]], and is soon captures. This leaves Globox with no choice but to flee in hopes that he might find [[Ly]] the Fairy and ask for further instructions. [[Ly]] gives Globox a [[Silver Lum]], and instructs him to surrender himself to the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]].

When [[Rayman]] reaches [[the Canopy]], he finds Globox imprisoned in a [[laser]] holding cell, near a sign referring to him as 'Public Enemy #2'. [[Rayman]] frees Globox, who joins him for the remainder of the level. He puts his [[Rain Dance]] to good use, growing helpful [[plant]]s, putting out fires and short-circuiting electric [[laser]] fences. However, upon the sight of a [[Warship]], Globox runs back the way they came into a cave. [[Rayman]] goes back to reassure his friend that there's nothing to be scared of, and then, Globox remembers to give him a [[Silver Lum]] which upgrades the power of his [[magic fist]]. At the end of the level, Globox takes leave of [[Rayman]], insisting that he must go and find his wife, [[Uglette]].

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]''==

[[File:RHR 50.png|thumb|right|Globox in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.]]

[[File:RRR GBA Globox.png|thumb|left|class=sprite|Globox in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].]]

[[File:Globox_RK.PNG|thumb|200xp|right|class=sprite|Globox, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==

[[File:RO-GloboxArtwork.jpeg|320px|thumb|left|Globox, as seen in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.]]

[[File:RaymanOriginsComicCon-1.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Globox sliding in official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' artwork.]]

 

Globox next appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer shows [[Rayman]]'s first meeting with Globox, prior to the events of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. It is said that Globox is [[Rayman]]'s ‘double, his blood brother, his id’. ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'' reveals that Globox is one of a group of beings known as the [[Red Wizard]]s; like the others, Globox was originally red, but he became blue when attacked by blue [[mosquito]]es. [[Red Globox]] is an unlockable character in the game. In this game Globox can fly by flapping his arms, unlike in the other games when he has to inflate to 'float'. ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'' is also the only game that Globox has the ability to fight enemies. For some odd reason, [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] refers to Globox as "the biggest [[glute]] in [[The Glade of Dreams|the Glade]]" when that name was used in reference to bird-like creatures that only appeared in the beta of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]''==

{{quote|text=This nice guy is [[Rayman]]'s best friend! He always follows [[Rayman]] in adventures as long as there's something to eat!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]] '', ''[[Rayman Adventures]] ''}}