I want to stress that that last paragraph couldn’t be further from the truth. A main character with a name and a speaking role is a far cry from an unknown Toa of Ice from Lhikan’s team who we never saw in the story. The two aren’t even on the same planet in terms of relevance.
Honestly, a common theme I’m seeing among people in this topic is an attempt to thwart people from voting for themselves. There are these efforts to control what people vote for before the contest have been begun. Who cares if someone votes for an Orde with a Rode? Or Pouks with a Kaukau? Is that not up to the individual to decide? Is confirming these appearances not the point?
These are main characters. Characters that have had a focus placed on them. Characters that have spoken with other characters, that have no reason to be hidden in obscurity. So yes, these contests will have an impact on their canon tools and equipment - that’s the point.
We will, however, ask Greg if he had any Kanohi in mind before particular contests start. If he doesn’t, it will be up to the individual to give it their best.
Because one is physical and the other is using software to digitally alter a design. We don’t want to entertain the blurry line of digitally altering physical MOCs and then creating a piece of artwork. For instance, embossed photos wouldn’t be allowed.
As an aside, if you are ruining pieces with paint, you method may need to be looked into. You can paint a piece and not ruin it. You also don’t have to paint any pieces at all.
Q: When you say Lariska is blue-green, do you mean like a teal-ish color or blue and green?
A: I mean like a tealish color