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{{Character  
{{Character  
| name = Grand Minimus
| name = Grand Minimus
| image = [[Image:Teensie.gif|center|88px]]
| image = [[File:Grand-Minimus-Rayman-Legends.png|320px]]
| alignment = Good
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]] (cameo), ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]], ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''
| portrayed by = Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)<br />
Alan Winger (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PlayStation)<br />
Lee Delong and Ken Starcevic (''[[Rayman M]]'')<br />
Matt Hill (''[[Rayman 3]]'')<br />
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'',''[[Rayman Legends]]'',''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| sex = Male
| species = [[Teensie]]
| species = [[Teensie]]
| status = Friends
| status = Friends
| relatives = [[Polokus]] (ancestor)<br />
[[Muse of the poets]] (ancestor)<br />
[[The First King]] (ancestor)
| Unlock criteria =
[[File:Icon7RO.png|15px|70]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|70]] [[File:RO-Electoon.png|25px]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'')
<br />Default (''[[Rayman Legends]]'')
<br />[[File:Icon1RO.png|15px|1 500]] [[File:Icon5RO.png|15px|1 500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|1 500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|1 500]] [[File:Gem icon.png|25px]] (''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
}}
}}


{{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 a tribe of [[Teensie]]s who first appear in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. 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. They are playable characters in ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'' and ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.


{{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>}}
==Description==
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 [[Teensie]]s 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.
 
All of the Minimus wear refined green robes, and at least one has a tall crown on his head. As seen in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', the Grand Minimus have a talkative personality and enjoy gossiping about recent news. Also, it is seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' 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]]s. One is used by the Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', while a second is additionally used in ''[[Rayman 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]]''==
{{quote|text=Splendid, [[Rayman]]! I'm King of the [[Teensie]]s. I congratulate you on your courage.|sign=Grand Minimus|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}
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 each other'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 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 [[Yellow Lum|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 [[Spiral Door]]. [[Rayman]] leaps into the door and leaves the Teensies.
 
[[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 Lums]], the Grand Minimus open the doors to [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice|the Sanctuary]] ([[The Marshes of Awakening|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]]).


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.
In the PlayStation version, their dialogue is expanded and they give [[Rayman]] information on each upcoming Guardian of the [[Four Masks of Polokus|Masks]], as well as the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]' [[Robot Dinosaur]] in their final scene.


==Description==
One of the Grand Minimus is last seen in the final scene following [[the Crow's Nest]].
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.
 
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Grand Minimus Woods of Light.jpg|The four Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s introduce themselves to [[Rayman]] in [[the Woods of Light]].
Grand Minimus Woods of Light(Japan version of Rayman Revolution).jpg|The Grand Minimus look different in the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
</gallery>


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.
==In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''==
[[File:TheMagicWell-RR-TheMinissaurusPlain.jpg|320px|thumb|right|A Grand Minimus by a [[Magic Well]].]]
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 Lum]]s 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 [[Silver Lum|Lum]] explodes and turns into a [[Spiral Door]]. After giving a farewell speech, the Grand Minimus sends [[Rayman]] off to [[the Front]].


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 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 [[Teensie Circle|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.


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.
{{Clear}}


==Role in the games==
==In ''[[Rayman M]]'' and ''[[Rayman Arena]]''==
===''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''===
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 North American localisation of ''[[Rayman M]]'', offers the following description of the Grand Minimus:
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.


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.
<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Part-Time Kings. <br>
'''Likes:''' Acrobatics, occupying the throne, and important speeches to the masses. <br>
'''Dislikes:''' Not occupying the throne, coming in second, and each other's opposing ideas. <br>
'''Address:''' They've forgotten.</blockquote>


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.
==In ''[[Rayman 3]]''==
{{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 [[Teensie]]s 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]]''<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 [[Teensie]]s 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 [[Teensie]]s the name “Grand Minimus”.


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.
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 [[Jewel|gems]] or a [[Laser-Washing Powder]] can.


The Grand Minimus is last seen in the final scene following [[the Crow's Nest]].
<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
HeartOfTheWorld.jpg|A Grand Minimus at [[the Heart of the World]].
Teensie R3.jpg|thumb|Several Grand Minimus at [[the Heart of the World]].
acrobatics again.jpg|Three Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s performing acrobatics once released from a [[cage]].
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[[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.]]
===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
The Grand Minimus can be located in [[cage]]s in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.


====''[[Rayman Revolution]]''====
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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]].
Blue_Teensie_GBA.PNG|A blue colourized Grand Minimus.
Red_Teensie_GBA.PNG|A red colourized Grand Minimus.
Green_Teensie_GBA.PNG|A green colourized Grand Minimus.
Orange_Teensie_GBA.PNG|An orange colourized Grand Minimus.
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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.
==In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]==
[[File:RRR GBA Grand Minimus.PNG|frame|right|class=sprite|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]].]]
The Grand Minimus makes a cameo appearance in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]. Like several other recurring characters, he is seen briefly at the beginning of the game, when [[Rayman]] frees him from the [[Agony Jails]], where he has been imprisoned by the [[Rabbid]]s.


===''[[Rayman M]]''===
{{Clear}}
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 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''===
==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
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]]. ''Rayman 3'' was the first game to give the sovereign Teensies the name "Grand Minimus".
[[File:Teensie_King_RK.PNG|thumb|200px|left|class=sprite|The Grand Minimus, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]
The Grand Minimus is a playable characters in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''. He is the third character to unlock and his special power is to warp himself into the first place.


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


===''[[Rayman Kart]]''===
==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==
The Grand Minimus is a playable characters in ''Rayman Kart''. He is the third character to unlock and his special power is to warp himself in the first place.
{{quote|text=Oh, Grand Minimus! Keeper king of the [[Teensie|Teensy]] kinder... how's it tickling?! Still confusing the [[Livid Dead|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 [[cage]]s 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 Origins]]''===
An undead [[Teensie]] with a gnawed crown, [[the First King]], also makes an appearance. The [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] identifies him as the first Grand Minimus.
The Grand Minimus was originally going to be a main character in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but was left as a skin and replaced with ''[[Green Teensie]]''. Something similar happend with the ''[[Teensie Wizard]]'' being a skin and replaced with ''[[Gothic Teensie]]''.


[[File:RO-TeensieKing-Artwork.JPG|200px|thumb]]
<gallery  widths="320px" heights="180px">
Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|The Grand Minimus napping with the other heroes.
RaymanOrigins PreE3 HD Swingman.jpg|The Grand Minimus with the other heroes.
</gallery>


==Lookalikes==
==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
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.
{{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]]''}}
{{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 them).|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
The Grand Minimus returns as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' where he is unlocked by default.


==Trivia==
===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
*Of all the characters in ''Rayman 2'', the Grand Minimus undergo the greatest voice change between the PS version of ''Rayman 2'' and ''Revolution''. In the PS ''Rayman 2'', they sound like wise old men, while in ''Revolution'' they have high-pitched, squeaky voices.
[[File:RFR Teensy.png|320px|thumb|right|Artwork of the Grand Minimus in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.]]
*''Rayman 2'''s Grand Minimus theme song includes ceaseless murmurs by the Teensies, subtly indicating the talkative personality further explored in ''Revolution''.
While the Grand Minimus doesn't appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', he can be seen in an unlockable artwork.
*''Rayman 3'''s Grand Minimus theme song reflects the music style of the American 60s.


===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:Grand Minimus photo.png|320px|thumb|left|Grand Minimus's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.]]
The Grand Minimus is one of the unlockable [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|costumes]] for the [[Teensie]]s that can be purchased in the shop. He costs 1,500 [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].


{{Clear}}


==Trivia==
*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 version, they sound like wise old men, while in ''[[Rayman Revolution|Revolution]]'', they have high-pitched, squeaky voices.
*''[[Rayman 2]]'''s Grand Minimus theme song includes ceaseless murmurs by the [[Teensie]]s, subtly indicating the talkative personality further explored in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. These sounds are not present in the Nintendo 64 version of the track due to audio limitations.
*''[[Rayman 3]]'''s Grand Minimus theme song reflects the music style of the American 1960s.
*In the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Grand Minimus [[Teensie]]s have washed-out blue eyes.


==Gallery==
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Grand Minimus (Facebook).jpg|Facebook sharing photo.
Grand Minimus (Twitter).png|Twitter sharing photo.
File:Teensie.gif
File:Teensierage.png
File:Rayman_M_Teensie_1.jpg
File:Rayman_M_Teensie_2.jpg
File:RO-TeensieKing-Artwork.JPG
File:Bubble_teensie_attaque.png
File:Bubble_teensie_magie.png
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Crowned Teensie]]
*[[The Hall of Doors]]
*[[The Hall of Doors]]
*[[Teensie Gatekeeper]]
*[[Teensie]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]


==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWUZ94WcqUE Gameplay demonstration of Grand Minimus at YouTube (Rayman Origins - PC version)]


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Revision as of 21:10, 30 January 2020

Grand Minimus
Grand-Minimus-Rayman-Legends.png
Other names {{{other names}}}
Alignment Good

Appears in Rayman 2, Rayman M, Rayman 3, Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance), Rayman Kart, Rayman Origins, Rayman Legends, Rayman Adventures
Location {{{location}}}
Portrayed by Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (Rayman 2 on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)

Alan Winger (Rayman 2 on PlayStation)
Lee Delong and Ken Starcevic (Rayman M)
Matt Hill (Rayman 3)
Douglas Rand (Rayman Origins,Rayman Legends,Rayman Adventures)


Sex Male
Species Teensie
Status Friends

Relatives Polokus (ancestor)

Muse of the poets (ancestor)
The First King (ancestor)


Unlock criteria 7070 RO-Electoon.png (Rayman Origins)


Default (Rayman Legends)
1 500 1 5001 5001 500 Gem icon.png (Rayman Adventures)

The Grand Minimus are a tribe of Teensies who first appear in Rayman 2. They are the kings of the Teensie race, and oversee the Hall of Doors, the Isle of Doors or the Teensie Circles, depending on the version of the game. They are playable characters in Rayman M, Rayman Kart, Rayman Origins, Rayman Legends, Rayman Fiesta Run and Rayman Adventures.

Description

The Grand Minimus was originally the title of the sole 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 Teensies eventually came to forget which one of them was the King. In fact, not even the King himself could remember.

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

Splendid, Rayman! I'm King of the Teensies. I congratulate you on your courage.
—Grand Minimus, Rayman 2

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 each other'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 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 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 Spiral Door. Rayman leaps into the door and leaves the Teensies.

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 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).

In the PlayStation version, their dialogue is expanded and they give Rayman information on each upcoming Guardian of the Masks, as well as the Pirates' Robot Dinosaur in their final scene.

One of the Grand Minimus is last seen in the final scene following the Crow's Nest.

In Rayman Revolution

A Grand Minimus by a Magic Well.

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 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.


In Rayman M and Rayman Arena

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

Profession: Part-Time Kings.

Likes: Acrobatics, occupying the throne, and important speeches to the masses.
Dislikes: Not occupying the throne, coming in second, and each other's opposing ideas.

Address: They've forgotten.

In Rayman 3

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 Hoodlums are threatening to seize the Heart of the World – will the real Grand Minimus please stand up?
—Press release, Rayman 3[1]

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 gems or a Laser-Washing Powder can.

In Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge

The Grand Minimus can be located in cages in Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge.

In the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids

The Grand Minimus in Agony Jails, the first level of the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids.

The Grand Minimus makes a cameo appearance in the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids. Like several other recurring characters, he is seen briefly at the beginning of the game, when Rayman frees him from the Agony Jails, where he has been imprisoned by the Rabbids.


In Rayman Kart

The Grand Minimus, as he appears in Rayman Kart.

The Grand Minimus is a playable characters in Rayman Kart. He is the third character to unlock and his special power is to warp himself into the first place.


In Rayman Origins

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...

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 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 Electoons have been collected.

An undead Teensie with a gnawed crown, the First King, also makes an appearance. The Bubble Dreamer identifies him as the first Grand Minimus.

In Rayman Legends and its spin-offs

The Teensies 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).
—In-game description, Rayman Legends
The Teensies 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 them).
—In-game description, Rayman Adventures

The Grand Minimus returns as a playable character in Rayman Legends where he is unlocked by default.

In Rayman Fiesta Run

Artwork of the Grand Minimus in Rayman Fiesta Run.

While the Grand Minimus doesn't appear as a playable character in Rayman Fiesta Run, he can be seen in an unlockable artwork.

In Rayman Adventures

Grand Minimus's sharing photo in Rayman Adventures.

The Grand Minimus is one of the unlockable costumes for the Teensies that can be purchased in the shop. He costs 1,500 gems.


Trivia

  • 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 version, they sound like wise old men, while in Revolution, they have high-pitched, squeaky voices.
  • Rayman 2's Grand Minimus theme song includes ceaseless murmurs by the Teensies, subtly indicating the talkative personality further explored in Rayman Revolution. These sounds are not present in the Nintendo 64 version of the track due to audio limitations.
  • Rayman 3's Grand Minimus theme song reflects the music style of the American 1960s.
  • In the Japanese version of Rayman Revolution, Grand Minimus Teensies have washed-out blue eyes.

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