Metal-Head

G.I. Joe character
Metal-Head as seen in the DiC G.I. Joe cartoon.
Metal-Head
Affiliation	Iron Grenadiers
Specialty	Destro's Army
File name	Stuart A. Finley
Birthplace	Annapolis, Maryland
Primary MOS	Anti-tank weapons; Ordnance
Subgroups	Star Brigade Armor Tech
Voiced by	Gary Chalk
Year introduced	1990

Metal-Head is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series where he is a member of the Iron Grenadiers. He first appeared in the 1990 edition of the toyline. He is not to be mistaken for another character with a similar name Metalhead from G.I. Joe Extreme.

Toys

Metal-Head was first released as an action figure in 1990.^[1]

A new version of Metal-Head was released in 1994 as part of the Battle Corps line.

Comics

Marvel Comics

In the Marvel Comics series, Metal-Head joined Destro's Iron Grenadier army as his anti-tank specialist. When he began working for Cobra, he was there as a double-agent, spying on Cobra Commander for Destro. The Joes first encountered Metal-Head during the Battle of Benzheen when he personally went up against a group of G.I. Joe armored vehicles on foot, armed with his advanced missile system. Before the battle could be won, it was announced that Benzheen's Emir made a deal with Cobra, putting an end to hostilities.^{[volume & issue needed]} Metal-Head soon reported back to Destro in Scotland, warning that Cobra was planning to attack Castle Destro. Cobra Commander proved him right by launching an attack that led to the destruction of the castle.^{[volume & issue needed]} Metal-Head was not seen working for Destro or Cobra for years after the battle.

Devil's Due

In the Devil's Due produced series, Cobra was re-formed in 2001. Later, Metal-Head was seen on Cobra Island working alongside Cobra troops led by Destro, fighting the forces of a revived Serpentor. He is wounded in battle but survives.^[2]

Cartoons

DiC

Metal-Head had many appearances in the second G.I. Joe animated series produced by DiC Entertainment. Here, he is a madman who liked to blast everything and everyone usually screaming "BANG!" while firing weapons. He very much served as a comic relief and a source of frustration for Cobra Commander (thereby not making him as formidable as he might seem and easier for G.I. Joe to take on). In the first season, he was frequently partnered with the Dreadnok, Gnawgahyde. In the second season episode, "Metal-Head's Reunion", it is revealed he attended high school with Captain Grid-Iron.

Video games

Metal-Head appeared as a boss in the 1991 G.I. Joe video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and in the 1992 G.I. Joe arcade game.

References

1. ^ Santelmo, Vincent (1994). The Official 30th Anniversary Salute To G.I. Joe 1964-1994. Krause Publications. p. 128. ISBN 0-87341-301-6. 
2. ^ "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #25 (October 1993)

External links

• Metal-Head on Joepedia, an external wiki
• Metal-Head at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page
• Metal-Head at YOJOE.com