This box may be a less-than-optimal pick for a limited X-Men force. But Beast is cool so it doesn’t matter.
Beast
Beast comes with head/arm variants for angry mode and bookish mode. I like the idea of him (literally) hanging out instead of fighting. I asked my kid what book he should be reading. She immediately answered Harry Potter. So there we go.
Mystique
Mystique is not X-Men affiliated. But the relatively open faction rules of Crisis Protocol means that doesn’t have to be a problem.
If you want an X-Men force in Crisis Protocol, it’s hard to ignore this box. It has both of the affiliation leaders. So it was an easy decision.
Cyclops
I love this blue and yellow. It screams the 90s cartoon, which is my first memory of the X-Men.
Storm
Storm is another super tall model. The lightning support reminds me of some Games Workshop models. I hope it doesn’t get caught on foam and snap off. Until then, it gives a good floaty feeling.
This Crisis Protocol box came in this year’s Adepticon swag bag. I decided to use it to kick off an X-Men force.
Gambit
Gambit’s got some nice energy in his sculpt. I’m never very happy with sculpted energy beams, but at least this helps sell the motion.
Rogue
Rogue had some kind of sphere on her fist. I’m not enough of a fan of the books to know if it has special meaning. But I thought it looked kind of dopey so skipped it.
Every modern board needs more vehicles. So I was excited by this kit.
Crisis Protocol garbage truck
And then promptly annoyed. It actually only has one truck. It’s got two backs, but only a single chassis and cab.
Crisis Protocol tanker truck
So I didn’t glue down the cargo body. I have vague ideas about making a platform the tank could go on, but haven’t actually made any progress towards it. I just wish they put a little more plastic in the box to make this kit way more useful.