The Evolution of Minions' Design
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The Minions were originally designed to be terrifying villains before becoming the lovable
characters we know today. The initial concept featured much taller, more intimidating
creatures that would have been genuinely scary rather than cute. Designers completely
pivoted when they realized smaller, funnier versions would better complement Gru's character.
Their iconic pill shape actually comes from Twinkies, while their overall look draws inspiration
from Oompa Loompas and Star Wars Jawas. What seems like thousands of unique Minions is actually
just 36 different character types based on eye count, body shape, and five hairstyles.
Sometimes the best creative decisions happen when you throw out your first idea completely.
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