Snowman

A Snowman or Snowmen are sculptures made out of snow that have appeared as either obstacles or living creatures throughout the Mario series. They are mostly found on Planet Earth, but as well on Mushroom World as living beings.

Super Mario Bros. 2
In Super Mario Bros. 2, a species of Snowman-like creatures known as Flurries appear as enemies in the game's icy levels in World 4 where they would chase Mario or his friends upon spotting him, although they would often slip on they ice due to their low traction.

Super Mario 64/Super Mario 64 DS
In Super Mario 64, hopping Snowmen called Mr. Blizzards appear as enemies in Cool, Cool Mountain and Snowman's Land and a giant Snowman simply referred to as the Headless Snowman is a resident in Cool, Cool Mountain as well who is seeking a new body. They also reappear in the remake Super Mario 64 DS.

Super Mario Galaxy 2
In Super Mario Galaxy 2, numerous Snowman sculptures of Goombas and Bowser appear in the Freezy Flake Galaxy and a giant snow creature known as Sorbetti appears to be some kind of Snowman.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, another species of living Snowman known as Dr. Freezegood appear as common enemies in the icy levels, where they are often seen skiing towards Yoshi in an attempt to hit him.

Paper Mario
In Paper Mario, Snowmen play an important role in the area of Shiver Snowfield where they act as the guards of the secret door to Shiver Mountain. The only way to get past them is to bring them a scarf for the scarf-less snowman and a bucket for the hat-less snowman.

Mario Kart series
They appear as obstacles in the Mario Kart 64 course, Frappe Snowland (which re-appeared in Mario Kart DS), and the Mario Kart DS course, DK Pass (which re-appeared in Mario Kart 7). When the player collides with one of these snowmen, the player will drop any items they have, and they will be knocked backwards a fair way. In DK Pass, they are much more dangerous, as they can potentially knock the player off the edge. These snowmen are seen to have scarves around their necks.

''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
In Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, a group of Snowmens decorated with bananas and common accessories are inhabited in the cold climate levels, such as Ice Warren and Aurora Glacier. When Donkey Kong is detect in their presence, the Snowmens will shift their heads into his direction and attempt to block the Kong's path. Donkey Kong could easily defeat the Snowmens by sliding into them or use his Sound Wave Attack. When one of each is defeat, a banana will be obtainted.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
In the DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Snowmens appear during the adventure mode, if Mario and Sonic interact with them, one of the Snowman's hat will reveal New briefs about the characters, details about the location each Snow Spirits are resided, and occasionally hearts. Snowmans also serve as obstacles in the dream event, Blazing Bobsleigh.