Greg specified that the Hagah were all Metru builds. This has no bearing on the shoulders, chest, arms, or legs, since those are clearly variable, as evidenced by Norik and Iruini.
The gear function’s part of the torso, and the shoulders are really a grey area. On one hand, the Hagah we already have use the original setup; on the other, if a poster wants to display their entry in a certain pose, they may need balljoints.
Yeah…that’s…the point…
At that point, you’re better off using a Metru torso.
This contest isn’t about raw creativity, it’s about creativity within the context of a specific character. If you don’t want to obey the existing limitations to canon, well, too bad. You probably won’t win anyway. And considering the versatility of the Metru build, creativity isn’t even a problem.
This, right here, is the important thing at the end of the day. If you really want a good Hagah entry that’s gonna get the most votes, it should look like an actual set. Artakha? Helryx? They’re not part of a Toa team. We don’t have sets representing other members of their matched set. The Hagah are an entirely different beast. They use an established build. You want a MOC that fits alongside them? Use the ■■■■ Metru build.
I don’t know if it’s accurate to say I’m trying to do something, and I certainly can’t speak for everyone here, but I’m personally on team “ban custom torsos.” I’m not usually a purist or anything, I could normally care less; but for the sake of canon and consistency, I’m 100% against any custom Hagah torsos, and I’ll at least place my votes against any that crop up.