Well what I would recommend is that you just think outside the box. Try to make a different kind of design, Maybe try to go a little more custom, or find out a way to make non-custom look awesome! You just have to believe that you are a great MOCer to be a great MOCer. And if you would look at my MOCs for some inspiration, but trust me I'm not as good as some people although I think of myself as the best! (It helps, But I'm not too cocky about it)

I see what you mean

It looks pretty good but it is a little to messy. And his ally looks like different colored version of him.