Why Hydruka?

[Lyichir]

Sets come before story, though. If the set designers had made Turaga, we would've got Turaga.

To a certain extent. But I imagine the setting is one aspect of the story that DOES precede the sets, since it's part of a theme's long-term master plan rather than something that's planned out on a yearly basis. I suppose the Rahaga might just as well have been traveling Turaga, but a year where Turaga outnumber Matoran seems improbable to me (and as I already mentioned, 2001 was the only year which supported two full waves of small sets, and only because of the McDonalds promotion).

[Logan McOwen]

Now don't you talk shtick about the Hydruka. Firstly, they were a good way to get a taster of the Barraki armour parts from Kalmah and Takadox. Secondly, having more Rahkshi heads is not to be sniffed at. And thirdly, they're adorable.

[Voxovan]

Now don't you talk shtick about the Hydruka. Firstly, they were a good way to get a taster of the Barraki armour parts from Kalmah and Takadox. Secondly, having more Rahkshi heads is not to be sniffed at. And thirdly, they're adorable.

This.

[Seltz]

Because it's an excuse to make a set with some great parts and sell it for not a lot? I don't know, really. But the thigh/shoulder plates on both of their carapaces are super useful, and those Rakshi heads are always good for something. Not to mention the Onua's arms holding Zamor launchers. These things are loaded with useful bits.