I say that it is an item, since you can use it to shortcut straight to the pyramid's entrance in SM64. It is definitely not a character, and can't be an enemy if it doesn't hurt you. Wayoshi 12:38, 4 July 2006 (EDT)
Wow, this is ANCIENT! :P Yeah, they give you coins, as well, so yeah. 
3D, yeah, so yeah, yeah, yeah.