Spindel

Spindels are a sub-species of Thwomp that first appeared in Super Mario 64. They are tube-shaped creatures made of stone that attack by rolling into targets.

Super Mario 64/Super Mario 64 DS
In Super Mario 64, Spindels appear as mummified rolling Thwomps with a demonic grin and malicious eyes that try to run over Mario, and cause damage to the plumber. A Spindel only appears inside the Pyramid of the course Shifting Sand Land, where it can be found rolling back and forth in a section of the pyramid. There is a safe spot where Mario can hide, so he can avoid being squished. Its closest relative is the Grindel.

Spindels reappear in Super Mario 64 ' s remake, Super Mario 64 DS where they behave the same as they did in the original, but with more updated graphics that make their mummy-like appearance more noticeable.

Trivia

 * The name origin of Spindel comes from the fact that it looks like a a spindel - a tool which is part of a sewing machine.
 * A Similar enemy called Rhomp appears in Super Mario Galaxy 2.