Regarding Mega Heracross:
I've never been a Heracross fan, but Mega Heracross is seriously
awesome.
A few observations about why his design is GREAT:
- His main horn resembles a medieval jousting lance, and his head resembles a knight (the chainmail head-warp)!
- The color scheme is eye-catching -- cobalt blue, with ruby-red accents and gold eyes!
- He has the dual horn of certain beetles -- the second horn forming a cute lil' snout!
- The red lines guide the eye and add definition to his segmented exoskeleton!
- His gauntlets resemble the backs of beetles! (See the lines on them)
- Just a solid, compact, all-around symmetrical design with breathing room for detail!
The great thing about Mega Evolution is people who love the original Heracross don't have to give him up; he continues to be a part of the party and simply morphs into his Mega form as a temporary transformation. Think of it like Goku going Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Z. This applies to all Mega Evolutions, which is why they're so great -- you don't lose the beloved original, but you can utilize their transformation to be viable in battle!