'Advanced Spy Scout - A master of concealment. Terrosite is the ultimate spy. His hiding place: a Chevy Van.'
As a departure from humanoid forms, Terrosite visually works very well. It employs the same weapons raised up through the wheel arches design as Destructite, however that's where the similarities end.
Terrosite really needed some metal pins or rods at major articulation points. Even straight off the card, the head section tends to droop down at the first main joint and older, play worn examples can get overall floppy. It looks cool, is comparatively long stretched out vs. the other Parasites and is only otherwise let down by being completely visible inside the van shell.
Condition: All examples are freshly removed from card. Diecast and chrome damage are the result of sub-par manufacturing and packing processes.
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Region Codes Used: USA United States / CA Canada / EU Europe / AU Australia
NOTE: Location codes only shown where items were known to be released. This list is accurate yet likely to be incomplete.
Parasites 1 US/CA/EU/AU Matchbox 1985
Cardback Parasite Profile Card Text:
TERROSITE is the ultimate spy...a gigantic foe who can disguise his magnificent weaponry and unearthly shape in a Chevy Van. Caution: When detected TERROSITE unfolds instantly to become the biggest of the Parasites. TERROSITE has no fear! He's programmed to spy and destroy!
ORIGIN: Halley's Comet
CLASS: Advance Spy Scout
CHARACTERISTICS: Master of Concealment, Snake-Like Abilities
WEAPONS: 2 Twin Barrel Rapid Fire Laser Guns, 2 Multi-Laser Cannons
MISSION: To spy on the human race
VEHICLE: Chevy Van
'Terrosite is now prepared to spy and destroy!'
Stamped Made in Macau
Terrosite Parasites prototype with different vehicle markings and hand painted figure