DX9 have shared a mysterious prototype via their Facebook account. With the title “what is this?” some fans made their bets on new Deluxe Insecticons molds.
Some comments on the Facebook image identify this prototype a a possible Deluxe Insecticon Barrage, but the bug design is not 100% similar to of the alt mode of the old G1 toy. Take this with a grain of salt since some comments also indicate this could be just an accessory for DX9 Atila (G1 Menasor). Specifically, the lightning bug seen in the classic episode “Cosmic Rust”.
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PsyberianTiger
I can see that, but it doesn't really look the part.
Was really hoping for deluxe insecticons.
waffel
Pretty sure its just an accessory for their Menasor
PsyberianTiger
Looks like this bug got squished
PsyberianTiger
So 2 months & still nothing???? Wtf is this?
Aaronstampler
I mean, I don't consider my tastes for 3P stuff all that unusual. I like what most people like. I'm waiting on Trailbreaker and the Aerialbots like everyone else is. I've got DX9 Gewalt for Blitzwing, but if it turns out that Berserk blows everyone's mind, then I'll probably make that switch too. For some reason I'm just really obsessed with Montana. I guess Breakdown's always been my favorite of the Stunticons, and I think DX9's knocked it out of the park with him. For all we know he might be awful in hand, or the rest of their crew might stink. But yeah, the only FT board I keep tabs on are the Aerialbots.
PkP Edge PkP
I hope you don't frequent and Fanstoys boards..
. They keep teasing stuff they are so backed up with teases and not releasing stuff you'd RIP your face off probably hahaha
I understand your frustration though dude. We are all pretty impatient for cool bots like these coming out.
Deadsled
I think it’s a prop piece from Cosmic Rust
GrimLocke
I like FansProject’s Deluxe deco of Insecticons, but they’re not a high priority.
tabtiurf
I'm not sure how I feel about deluxe insecticons. Dudes were never in anything.
I mean I guess I'm always kind of down for cool decepticons but for 3p money? I dunno…
Digger
I appreciate your understanding.
deaculpa
Are the wings the only moving joints aside from the legs?
Aaronstampler
You’re right I’m sounding like a little bitch about this. I just have an addictive personality. I know the people waiting on FT Blitzwing and Trailbreaker have had it worse
Windsweeper II
I might buy the others too. But yeah, Barrage is my priority.
PsyberianTiger
Read you loud & clear. I just figured they left certain parts off to add to the mysterie… at least that's what I'm trying to believe. Otherwise I have no interest in whatever this is… Barrage or bust!
Digger
Dude we get it. You want Montana. Can you like chill?
Aaronstampler
I swear to god the DX9 crew have ADD. Just release Montana first or god forbid show renders of some of the others before teasing a picture of a bug. Even if it's as some speculated the lightning bug from the "Cosmic Rust" episode and a cool, albeit random accessory for Motormaster, just show us Motormaster.
(Or how about this? If you want to impress us with a render of a Deluxe Insecticon, make it Venom at least since he's the only one that wasn't included in that FansProject set and thus the only Deluxe Insecticon that doesn't exist in any MP-esque/CHUG format).
Windsweeper II
I hope we'll get an MP Barrage, he was my first ever Transformer. But this doesn't look like him. The only similarities are the placement of the feelers relative to the eyes and the way they hinged the insect legs.
PsyberianTiger
View attachment 28006049 Sure hope its an MP scaled Barrage. Just missing the horns.
Predaking21
When can we get a prototype for the Insecticons from Transformers Prime as a Deluxe or a Voyager Class? Cause they only toy version is the Cyberverse and those Insecticons were awesome in the show.
Aaronstampler
For over a year now, yeah