 A blimp dressed to appear as a Minion , named " <unk> , " toured the United States from March 2013 in a six @-@ month tour to promote the film 's release . As one of the largest airships in the world , measuring 165 feet ( 50 m ) in length , 55 feet ( 17 m ) in height , and weighing 8 @,@ 000 pounds ( 3 @.@ 6 t ) , it crossed the country three times during its 20 @,@ 000 miles ( 32 @,@ 000 km ) -long tour , visiting hundreds of events , including the film 's premiere in Hollywood . The blimp , an American Blimp Corporation A @-@ 150 model , could be tracked in real @-@ time via GPS at the <unk> Command Center website , which allowed fans to post photos of sightings , and compete for various prizes , including for a ride in the blimp . 
