new EA hint from the FB page:

I know I'm in a frenzy but Ea needs to fix the Bart's mechanical ants as I can then use them to fight off the space pirates that will eventual attack us all.

Also cool when is this space thing coming or is this just a wish for people on the forums.

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk212/mattjgorman/AntsFree.gif?t=1286380762