Block and Stopping

In one level, the only thing stopping you from getting a Shiny Trinket is a tiny block in your way.

Source: Insurmountable Waist-Height Fence aka: Insurmountable Waist High Fence
Also in Origins, the final dungeon has 4 block puzzles where you must fly through several blocks without running into any wall or otherwise stopping as you go from one safe spot to the next.

Source: Anti-Frustration Features
Kaizo Mario World 2's opening sequence can kill you (drop a Thwomp on you) if you don't jump and hit the invisible coin block, stopping it from squashing you.

Source: Press X to Not Die aka: Quick Time Event

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