So long as people have them look, you know, good, they're perfectly fine.

Who goes to BBC expecting anything else anyway?

They're great if all you want to do is whip up a character to role-play with. I'm sure the majority of Toa-Moderator makers intend to make them for, but otherwise, it helps to put some more effort into the model design.

EDIT: FILTER STRIKES AGAIN.

I do not mind them, if they are good. I will generally be unimpressed by seeing a LEGO-made torso, and some custom (don't yell at me for using that word, anyone) limbs are nice. Color scheme is also impressive.

I can see the argument against them too, but good ones are quite cool.

-CF

Better to see good Toa-mods than "omgcustom!1111" Toa that look terrible.

When it comes down to it, I think that Toa-Mods are all about execution. If one can add the proper little details, like some custom armor or unusual limbs, then the Toa-Moderator is good; if one does not, and--for instance--just changes the mask, lower limbs, and upper limb armor (and only uses pre-made limbs/armor), then it doesn't work well. Also, the general asthetic is vital. For instance, check out any of these MOCs for examples of good Toa-Mods. To see a couple of borderline quality Toa-Mods. One has the necessary originality, while the other is more asthetically pleasing.

~ BioGaia