Question plot hole?
In the very first Despicable Me (2010) movie, a blueprint poster hangs on the wall in the background of the girls' bedroom that directly shows how a Minion is constructed.
The poster features technical schematics labeled "Minion Blueprint Plan". It highlights their design components, including:
Welding goggles
Fireproof gloves
Water-resistant overalls
The Continuity Error
This poster was meant to show that Gru and Dr. Nefario built the Minions in their lab, which was the creators' original plan for their backstory.
When the filmmakers decided to make the 2015 Minions prequel, they changed the lore completely, showing that Minions are an ancient, naturally evolving species. This created a famous continuity error that fans still joke about today, with some theorizing that Gru was using the blueprint to:
Clone more Minions to grow his army
Dissect and study them to understand how they work
Upgrade their gear (like making their overalls or goggles
But in minions 2015 didn’t they show they have been around forever?