{"id":2592,"date":"2025-08-10T10:42:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T14:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/?p=2592"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T18:09:52","slug":"g-i-joe-classified-series-iron-grenadier-metal-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/en_au\/g-i-joe-classified-series-iron-grenadier-metal-head","title":{"rendered":"Is Metal-Head the Best Classified Deluxe Figure?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2592\" class=\"elementor elementor-2592\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6acca4ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6acca4ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3977b405 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3977b405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">G.I. Joe Classified Series #118 Deluxe Iron Grenadier Metal-Head<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43874f76 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"43874f76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ed2b7a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12ed2b7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f9b94f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f9b94f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Introduction to Metal-Head<\/h2><p>Metal-Head, whose real name is Victor Finley, is a villainous character in the <a href=\"http:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/category\/g-i-joe\"><strong>G.I. Joe<\/strong><\/a>: A Real American Hero (A.R.A.H.) franchise. He serves as an anti-tank specialist for <strong>Destro\u2019s<\/strong> Iron Grenadiers, a elite mercenary faction often allied with Cobra. Introduced in 1990 as part of the toy line, Metal-Head is known for his high-tech, voice-activated missile systems and his obsessive, almost psychotic enthusiasm for destroying enemy armor. Unlike many Cobra operatives, he brings a mix of technical prowess and unhinged personality, making him a memorable mid-tier antagonist in the G.I. Joe universe.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba3cfbe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ba3cfbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2252f2ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2252f2ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EEBBE7B5-8013-4A6D-B458-2F627DE4D2D9-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2588\" alt=\"From toy to screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EEBBE7B5-8013-4A6D-B458-2F627DE4D2D9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EEBBE7B5-8013-4A6D-B458-2F627DE4D2D9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EEBBE7B5-8013-4A6D-B458-2F627DE4D2D9-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EEBBE7B5-8013-4A6D-B458-2F627DE4D2D9-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/EEBBE7B5-8013-4A6D-B458-2F627DE4D2D9.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9b2ee5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a9b2ee5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f13f056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f13f056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faf-joe-container\">\n  <table class=\"faf-joe-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th colspan=\"2\" class=\"faf-jh-main\">\ud83d\udccb Figure Profile: Metal-Head (#118)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td class=\"faf-joe-label\"><strong>Line & Wave<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>G.I. Joe Classified Series (Deluxe Assortment)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td class=\"faf-joe-label\"><strong>MSRP \/ Retail Price<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>$34.99 USD<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td class=\"faf-joe-label\"><strong>Base Body Re-use<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Highly modified tooling utilizing parts from Classified Firefly<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td class=\"faf-joe-label\"><strong>Faction Alignment<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>M.A.R.S. Industries \/ Destro's Iron Grenadiers<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .faf-joe-container { width: 100%; margin: 25px 0; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, sans-serif; }\n  .faf-joe-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #cbd5e1; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }\n  .faf-jh-main { background-color: #b91c1c; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-align: left; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }\n  .faf-joe-table td { padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 16px; color: #334155; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; vertical-align: middle; line-height: 1.5; }\n  .faf-joe-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background-color: #f8fafc; }\n  .faf-joe-label { width: 28%; font-weight: 700; color: #b91c1c; background-color: #fef2f2; border-right: 1px solid #cbd5e1; }\n  \n  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n    .faf-joe-table, .faf-joe-table tbody, .faf-joe-table tr, .faf-joe-table td { display: block; width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box; }\n    .faf-joe-table tr { border-bottom: 2px solid #cbd5e1; }\n    .faf-joe-label { padding: 10px 16px 2px 16px; border-right: none; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; }\n    .faf-joe-table td:not(.faf-joe-label) { padding: 0 16px 10px 16px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68b62d04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68b62d04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2260f196 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2260f196\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Background and Origin<\/h3><p>Metal-Head was born in Chicago, Illinois, with the file name Finley, Victor, and a classified serial number. His primary military specialty is anti-tank trooper, with a secondary specialty in demolitions, holding the rank of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.war.gov\/Resources\/Insignias\/\"><strong>E-5 (Sergeant)<\/strong><\/a>. Before aligning with Cobra and the Iron Grenadiers, he worked at a zoo but was fired for bizarre behavior, such as feeding bears to sharks\u2014a detail revealed in the animated episode \u201cPigskin Commandos.\u201d His family background hints at mixed heritage: his surname suggests an American father and possibly a Russian mother, as his grandmother served in the Soviet military during <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_War_II\"><strong>World War II<\/strong><\/a> and expresses disappointment in his villainous path. This familial tension adds depth, portraying him as someone who turned to destruction after failing in civilian life.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-520f1ee9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"520f1ee9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172acb31 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"172acb31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95a2c87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95a2c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Personality and Traits<\/h3><p>Metal-Head is depicted as highly unhinged and psychotic, deriving \u201calmost psychotic glee\u201d from obliterating tanks and vehicles. His enthusiasm unnerves even his Iron Grenadier comrades, as he treats warfare like a game, constantly testing his targeting systems on everyday objects (e.g., locking onto mashed potatoes at dinner or measuring peas as \u201cmicro-targets\u201d). In media, he\u2019s an adrenaline junkie and comic relief character, often screaming \u201cBANG!\u201d to activate his weapons. He\u2019s dimwitted, impulsive, and frequently botches missions, frustrating <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/cobra-commander-168-combat-armor-review-insights\"><strong>Cobra Commander<\/strong><\/a>. Despite his villainy, he shows vulnerability through his relationship with his grandmother, who aids G.I. Joe against him and wishes he\u2019d chosen a heroic path instead.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-896d6e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"896d6e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79a57e11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79a57e11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/95113116-14B5-4873-89EF-8BB88AF0E99F-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2585\" alt=\"The lore behind Metal-Head\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/95113116-14B5-4873-89EF-8BB88AF0E99F-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/95113116-14B5-4873-89EF-8BB88AF0E99F-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/95113116-14B5-4873-89EF-8BB88AF0E99F-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/95113116-14B5-4873-89EF-8BB88AF0E99F-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/95113116-14B5-4873-89EF-8BB88AF0E99F.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71ce46c0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71ce46c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2480deef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2480deef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Abilities and Equipment<\/h3><p>As an expert in anti-tank warfare, Metal-Head wields ultra-portable, high-efficiency missile launchers strapped to a backpack or hip-holstered for mobility. His visor contains special electronics that link directly to the launchers, allowing him to acquire targets visually and feed coordinates automatically. The system is voice-activated, firing on commands like \u201cbang,\u201d eliminating the need for manual triggers. This setup makes him a \u201cwalking anti-tank weapon,\u201d capable of guiding high-explosive missiles via laser beams without using his hands or feet. His blast suit integrates circuits and computer modules for seamless operation, though his obsessive mindset\u2014described as having no \u201coff switch\u201d\u2014amplifies his effectiveness in battle.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5dc5ec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5dc5ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471e69b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"471e69b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b55d167 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b55d167\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Filecard Details<\/h2><p><em><strong>Metal-Head\u2019s original 1990 filecard provides the core canon backstory:<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>\u201cMETAL-HEAD is a walking anti-tank weapon! He can launch high-explosive missiles from his backpack racks or from his \u2018hip-swivel\u2019 holster tubes and guide them to their objectives on a laser beam, without the use of his hands or his feet. His voice-activated weapons\u2019 command system is made up of circuits and targeting computer modules built into various components of his blast suit. All he has to do is make visual contact with the target, let the computer \u2018read\u2019 the range, plot the trajectory, wait for the green light to flash, then yell \u2018bang\u2019 to complete the firing sequence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52dc0d38 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52dc0d38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a371804 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a371804\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20A616F8-DA43-4C0B-8213-FFD723778093-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2589\" alt=\"The complete history of Metal-Head\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20A616F8-DA43-4C0B-8213-FFD723778093-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20A616F8-DA43-4C0B-8213-FFD723778093-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20A616F8-DA43-4C0B-8213-FFD723778093-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20A616F8-DA43-4C0B-8213-FFD723778093-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20A616F8-DA43-4C0B-8213-FFD723778093.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3568032a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3568032a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207f4b4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"207f4b4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u2018The real targeting computer is upstairs in his brain, and it doesn\u2019t have an \u2018off\u2019 switch. This guy is so wrapped-up with his work that even when he sits down for dinner he\u2019s preparing for battle. He tests his visual acquisition sensors by locking onto the mash potatoes as they are passed from one end of the table to the other. He calculates wind deflection by observing how the steam rises off the meat loaf. He even measures the diameter of the green peas, seeing them as micro-targets. If he looks you straight in the eye, you\u2019ll feel as if you have a bullseye on your forehead.\u2019\u201d<\/p><p>Subsequent filecards vary slightly: The 1994 version adds a secondary specialty as \u201cHockey Fight Analyst\u201d for Cobra, while the 2005 convention edition ties into the \u201cGeneral Mayhem: M.A.R.S. Invades!\u201d story-line.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3078f7b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3078f7b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-506cc110 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"506cc110\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-770a947e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"770a947e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Appearances in Comics<\/h2><p>Metal-Head\u2019s comic presence is relatively limited but impactful. He makes his debut in <a href=\"https:\/\/marvel.fandom.com\/wiki\/G.I._Joe:_A_Real_American_Hero_Vol_1_114\"><strong>Marvel\u2019s\u00a0G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero\u00a0#114<\/strong><\/a> (July 1991), where he acts as a \u201cone-man tank stopper\u201d in the conflict in Trucial Abysmia. He engages G.I. Joe\u2019s heavy equipment in battle, showcasing his anti-tank skills, but the hostilities are called off before a final showdown. His introduction portrays him as somewhat goofy and cartoony, with lines like \u201cMetal-Head\u2019s the name\u2026\u201d emphasizing his eccentric personality. He appears in subsequent issues tied to Iron Grenadier storylines, often as a supporting antagonist under Destro. While not a major recurring character like Cobra Commander, his appearances highlight his role in armored confrontations and add to the Iron Grenadiers\u2019 threat level. He is also referenced in character lists and first-appearance guides for collectors.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c960698 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c960698\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ee62885 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ee62885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BAF9867B-8792-414F-B8B0-E5BF13A72F48-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2587\" alt=\"Metal-Head&apos;s arsenal and personality are pretty extreme.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BAF9867B-8792-414F-B8B0-E5BF13A72F48-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BAF9867B-8792-414F-B8B0-E5BF13A72F48-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BAF9867B-8792-414F-B8B0-E5BF13A72F48-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BAF9867B-8792-414F-B8B0-E5BF13A72F48-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BAF9867B-8792-414F-B8B0-E5BF13A72F48.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7f54fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d7f54fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b1c6d80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b1c6d80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Appearances in Animated Series<\/h2><p>Metal-Head features prominently in the DiC-produced\u00a0G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero\u00a0animated series (1990\u20131992), appearing in multiple episodes as comic relief and a bumbling villain. He is often paired with the Dreadnok <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/dreadnok-savage-pack-gnawgahyde-trio-review\"><strong>Gnawgahyde,<\/strong><\/a> forming a dimwitted duo that frustrates Cobra\u2019s plans.<\/p><p><em><strong>Key episodes include:<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p><strong>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/gijoe.fandom.com\/wiki\/Legend_of_Metal-Head\">Legend of Metal-Head<\/a>\u201d\u00a0(Season 2, Episode aired January 20, 1992):<\/strong> A spotlight episode exploring his backstory and antics.<\/p><p><strong>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/gijoe.fandom.com\/wiki\/Granny_Dearest\">Granny Dearest<\/a>\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/gijoe.fandom.com\/wiki\/Metal-Head%27s_Reunion\">Metal-Head\u2019s Reunion<\/a>\u201d:<\/strong> His grandmother appears, aiding G.I. Joe and highlighting family conflict.<\/p><p><strong>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/gijoe.fandom.com\/wiki\/Pigskin_Commandos\">Pigskin Commandos<\/a>\u201d:<\/strong> Reveals his pre-Cobra zoo job and firing.<\/p><p>He does not appear in the earlier <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/G.I._Joe:_A_Real_American_Hero_(1989_TV_series)\"><strong>Sunbow series<\/strong><\/a> (1983\u20131986) but is a staple in the DiC run, contributing to 35 episodes overall through recurring roles. His voice (provided by Garry Chalk) emphasizes his manic energy, with frequent \u201cBANG!\u201d shouts during missile launches.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-380000a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"380000a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c79532b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c79532b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc6dcac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dc6dcac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Other Media Appearances<\/h3><p>Beyond core comics and cartoons, Metal-Head appears in trading cards, commercials, and fan discussions. He\u2019s featured in YouTube retrospectives on his history, often tied to Cobra Convergence events or toy reviews. In non-canon media, he\u2019s referenced in collector guides like<a href=\"https:\/\/toy-wizards.com\/2019\/01\/08\/toy-wizards-review-the-ultimate-guide-to-g-i-joe-1982-1994-by-mark-bellomo\/\"><strong>\u00a0The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Pg. 162, 1st Ed.; Pg. 218, 2nd Ed.) and\u00a0Tomart\u2019s Guide(#GI6327). He has no major film or video game roles but remains a fan favorite for his quirky design in community forums and appreciation threads.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><h2>Action Figure History<\/h2><p>Metal-Head debuted in toys as part of the 1990 A.R.A.H. ninth series (YoJoe ID: 118-HAF-1990-METALHEA-01), retailing for $2.55 and discontinued in 1991. The figure features black hair, a goatee, red\/yellow goggles, a red shirt with black vest, gray straps, black pants, and red-padded boots.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f2bb7d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f2bb7d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57e25cf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57e25cf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7A1F2438-114A-4899-9173-C5DD388F1978-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2586\" alt=\"A look at the G.I. Joe villain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7A1F2438-114A-4899-9173-C5DD388F1978-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7A1F2438-114A-4899-9173-C5DD388F1978-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7A1F2438-114A-4899-9173-C5DD388F1978-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7A1F2438-114A-4899-9173-C5DD388F1978-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7A1F2438-114A-4899-9173-C5DD388F1978.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0d2fc8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b0d2fc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29caec24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29caec24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ccb116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ccb116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Accessories<\/h3><p>Accessories include a light gray helmet, backpack with frame and missile launcher, small pistol, two leg missile packs, six yellow missiles, and two black hoses. Variations exist with thin\/narrow vs. thicker leg pegs, affecting launcher compatibility.<\/p><p><strong>\u2022\u00a0\u00a01994 Version (Battle Corps):<\/strong> A repaint combining his original head\/chest\/arms with 1990 Rock-Viper waist\/legs; adds \u201cHockey Fight Analyst\u201d as a secondary specialty.<\/p><p><strong>\u2022\u00a0\u00a02005 Convention Version:<\/strong> Redeco of the 1994 figure, part of the \u201cGeneral Mayhem: M.A.R.S. Invades!\u201d box set.<\/p><p><strong>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0International Releases:<\/strong> Variants in India (different colors\/accessories) and Europe\/France (bundled with Cobra Commander v4 gold launcher).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b021c37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b021c37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-652a6eb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"652a6eb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/051FE6ED-F107-4A4D-92EE-D567E8728BA2-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2583\" alt=\"Tracing the origins of Metal-Head\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/051FE6ED-F107-4A4D-92EE-D567E8728BA2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/051FE6ED-F107-4A4D-92EE-D567E8728BA2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/051FE6ED-F107-4A4D-92EE-D567E8728BA2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/051FE6ED-F107-4A4D-92EE-D567E8728BA2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/051FE6ED-F107-4A4D-92EE-D567E8728BA2.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-451207f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"451207f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184caabd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"184caabd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 1990 figure is praised for its high-quality mold, colors, and accessories, embodying his anti-tank role.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d7507f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d7507f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9cf27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5b9cf27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faf-gear-container\">\n  <table class=\"faf-gear-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th class=\"faf-gh-item\">Accessory Group<\/th>\n        <th class=\"faf-gh-qty\">Count<\/th>\n        <th class=\"faf-gh-detail\">Collector Details & Display Application<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Missile Launchers<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td class=\"faf-text-center\">4<\/td>\n        <td>2 removable backpack racks + 2 \"hip-swivel\" holster tubes.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Blast Effects<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td class=\"faf-text-center\">6<\/td>\n        <td>Translucent fire trails engineered to mount directly behind launching rockets.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Alternate Portraits<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td class=\"faf-text-center\">3 Options<\/td>\n        <td>Swappable disheveled hairpieces, visual-targeting helmet, and classic glasses.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Small Weapons Gear<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td class=\"faf-text-center\">4<\/td>\n        <td>Includes 2 specialized blasters, 1 tactical knife, and 1 combat chest sheath.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .faf-gear-container { width: 100%; 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}\n    .faf-gear-table tr { border-bottom: 2px solid #cbd5e1; padding: 6px 0; }\n    .faf-gear-table td { border-bottom: none; padding: 4px 16px; }\n    .faf-gear-table td:first-child { font-size: 16px; color: #b91c1c; }\n    .faf-text-center::before { content: \"Quantity: \"; color: #64748b; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; }\n    .faf-text-center { text-align: left; }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c544a80 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c544a80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-355e2742 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"355e2742\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32dc588b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32dc588b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Latest Action Figure Release: G.I. Joe Classified Series<\/h2><p id=\"p-rc_8fc08f2fe670f465-27\" data-path-to-node=\"3\">The latest addition to our shelves is the G.I. <span class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\">Joe Classified Series #118 Deluxe Iron Grenadier Metal-Head, a premium 6-inch (150 mm) scale figure dropped in early 2024 for $34.99.<\/span> Hasbro brilliantly updates the classic 1990 anti-tank specialist for modern collections, delivering exceptional articulation, crisp paint apps, and a voice-activated helmet system integrating his iconic red-framed targeting goggles. <span class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\">He is loaded with 28 character-driven accessories, including the signature rocket-launching backpack, hip-swivel holster tubes, 6 missile blast effects, swappable civilian hair, a knife, and heavy weaponry.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\">Packed in the triumphant return of windowed boxes featuring custom artwork, file cards, and hidden DIC cartoon Easter eggs, it&#8217;s safety-rated ages 4+.<\/span> First unmasked at <a href=\"https:\/\/fancons.com\/events\/info\/21128\/mcm-comic-con-london-2023\"><strong>London Comic Con 2023<\/strong><\/a>, this absolute beast of a deluxe release earns massive praise from collectors for its gloriously absurd accessory loadout.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1dac53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a1dac53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657adbc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"657adbc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF2DB9BA-6B76-4D1F-B773-89D15FA84D40-768x768.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2584\" alt=\"Breaking down the Iron Grenadier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF2DB9BA-6B76-4D1F-B773-89D15FA84D40-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF2DB9BA-6B76-4D1F-B773-89D15FA84D40-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF2DB9BA-6B76-4D1F-B773-89D15FA84D40-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF2DB9BA-6B76-4D1F-B773-89D15FA84D40-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF2DB9BA-6B76-4D1F-B773-89D15FA84D40-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF2DB9BA-6B76-4D1F-B773-89D15FA84D40-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CF2DB9BA-6B76-4D1F-B773-89D15FA84D40-600x600.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-367b3e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"367b3e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754ba2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"754ba2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faf-joe-container\">\n  <table class=\"faf-joe-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th class=\"faf-vh-header\">Collector Verdict<\/th>\n        <th class=\"faf-vh-header\">Engineering Reality & Flaw Tracker<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong style=\"color: #166534;\">\ud83d\udfe2 Major Highlights<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Unmatched accessory count; phenomenal homage aesthetics to the vintage 1990 design; incredible display presence with full blast effects engaged.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong style=\"color: #991b1b;\">\ud83d\udd34 Design Flaws<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Cables pop out of hip ports easily; rockets cannot sit inside launchers natively without using bulky blast effect pieces.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a59f75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33a59f75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec2023e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ec2023e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p dir=\"auto\">Metal-Head, with his unhinged personality and cutting-edge anti-tank weaponry, stands out as a distinctive and memorable villain in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero franchise. Introduced in 1990 as a member of Destro\u2019s Iron Grenadiers, Victor Finley\u2019s blend of technical expertise, psychotic enthusiasm, and comedic ineptitude makes him a unique antagonist, bridging high-stakes action with quirky charm. From his voice-activated missile systems and obsessive target-locking habits to his tumultuous backstory involving a disapproving grandmother and a failed zoo career, Metal-Head adds depth and humor to the G.I. Joe universe. His appearances in Marvel comics, the DiC animated series, and various action figure iterations\u2014most notably the 2024 G.I. Joe Classified Series deluxe release\u2014cement his status as a fan favorite. Despite his limited role compared to major villains like Cobra Commander, Metal-Head\u2019s eccentric design, memorable catchphrases, and enduring collectible appeal ensure his place as a beloved, chaotic force in the G.I. 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Another one of those characters similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/g-i-joe-classified-big-boa-biography-and-review-114\"><strong>Big Boa<\/strong><\/a> that we can&#8217;t get enough of.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328904e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"328904e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a9aa1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75a9aa1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f996a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21f996a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7BF9E92E-5EEA-4AA2-AF6A-36A6072C922D-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2582\" alt=\"How Metal-Head became a fan favorite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7BF9E92E-5EEA-4AA2-AF6A-36A6072C922D-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7BF9E92E-5EEA-4AA2-AF6A-36A6072C922D-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7BF9E92E-5EEA-4AA2-AF6A-36A6072C922D-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7BF9E92E-5EEA-4AA2-AF6A-36A6072C922D-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7BF9E92E-5EEA-4AA2-AF6A-36A6072C922D.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Metal-Head with Dreadnok Gnawgahyde. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1475cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d1475cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-517968e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"517968e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9279AFEC-CE6C-4384-AEF4-6EEC6DA23617-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2581\" alt=\"An in-depth look at Metal-Head\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9279AFEC-CE6C-4384-AEF4-6EEC6DA23617-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9279AFEC-CE6C-4384-AEF4-6EEC6DA23617-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9279AFEC-CE6C-4384-AEF4-6EEC6DA23617-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9279AFEC-CE6C-4384-AEF4-6EEC6DA23617-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9279AFEC-CE6C-4384-AEF4-6EEC6DA23617.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Firefly with Metal-Head. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b36b04d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b36b04d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1b8abb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f1b8abb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/g-i-joe-classified-series-iron-grenadier-metal-head#blogposting\",\n      \"isPartOf\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/g-i-joe-classified-series-iron-grenadier-metal-head\"\n      },\n      \"headline\": \"G.I. 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Joe Classified Series #118 Deluxe Iron Grenadier Metal-Head Introduction to Metal-Head Metal-Head, whose real name is Victor Finley, is a villainous character in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (A.R.A.H.) franchise. He serves as an anti-tank specialist for Destro\u2019s Iron Grenadiers, a elite mercenary faction often allied with Cobra. 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