Yes, you're right. They are in the database. Still don't remember Bungie ever specifically "advertising" them, but placing them in the database like they're in the game yet they aren't obtainable is pretty bad.
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Trailers is advertising. The half dozen per class quote isn't false advertising, but it is being deceitful as to the content you are giving them money for. And after everything, they remain silent.
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showcasing them in scenes from the trailers is "advertising" them
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6 of the 9 are shown in gameplay trailers, and in an interview with game informer they were DIRECTLY quoted in saying there were half a dozen new exotic armors for each class.
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They are in the database, they were also in the trailer for the game.