Lakitu

Lakitus are enemies in the Mario series. They throw down Spiny Eggs, which transform into Spinies. When a Lakitu is defeated, its cloud can be ridden on for a short period of time. In the Mario Kart series, a red-shelled Lakitu is playable.

Koopa Kart series
Lakitu is a playable character in the Koopa Kart series as of Koopa Kart 64. He is a middleweight driver in every game he appears in, except in Koopa Kart 64 and Koopa Kart Advance, where he is a heavyweight driver instead. In Koopa Kart: Double Trouble!!, his partner is Wiggler, and their Special Item is the Heart.