"The mysterious turtle who controls the clouds. He chases after Mario and drops Spiny's eggs on top of him." -Super Mario Bros. Instruction Manual

"Mario's high flying antagonist from the original SMB returns for more fun!" -Super Mario Bros.3 Strategy Guide

"High-flying Lakitus watch do-gooding plumbers and pelt them with a Spiny barrage. Recently, Lakitu has taken up fishing and Mario has become catch of the day." - Mario Mania

"Lakitu has his head in the clouds. He throws out Spiny Eggs, but if Mario can avoid the eggs and beat Lakitu, he can take the cloud for a ride." -Mario Mania

"This clever angler tries to lure Mario with a 1-Up Mushroom. If Mario takes the bait, though, Lakitu starts throwing those miserable Spiny Eggs." -Mario Mania (Fishin' Lakitu)

"Not all Lakitus live in clouds. Some inhabit pipes, but they have the same bad habit of pitching Spiny Eggs. When one pops his head out, stomp!" -Mario Mania (Lakitu in a Pipe)

"These bombardiers zip around on clouds. Dislodge the Lakitu and take a ride on its cloud."
-SMW2 Player's Guide

"In terms of sewer vermin, these bomb-throwers rival New York City's famous alligators."
-SMW2 Player's Guide

"Always angling for a catch, these cloud-riders should be busted for fishing without a liscence."
-SMW2 Player's Guide

"The Lakitu will drop four Shy Guys on you...Beat all four of these tag-teams and the Lakitu will reward your perserverance with a Mushroom, which fully replenishes your party's depleted FP and HP." -SMRPG Player's Guide

"The Spikesters provide an easy target and you never run out of them as long as Lakitu continues flying overhead, dropping them." -SMRPG Player's Guide

Lakitu floats above the first area of Booster Pass, dropping young Spikesters on unsuspecting plumbers below. As long as Lakitu remains free in the skies, there will be Spikesters to fight on the ground. You can use them to build up the experience of your party because you'll never run out of Spikesters. The Spikesters won't put up much of a fight and they give you six Experience Points each. If you want to get Lakitu for some reason, jump off one of the cliffs and attack him. -SMRPG Player's Guide

"Not all Lakitus carry a camera and follow Mario around. You'll also run into a more traditional Lakitu who drops a Spiny on your head, given half a chance. Watch his shadow, then jump up and hit him when he gets too close. You'll be rewarded with five coins, but it isn't easy." -SM64 Player's Guide