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My friend got me this miniature recently (which was epic) but I'm kinda iffy on what to do with him, I have a basic color scheme and I've been searching for other examples, is there anyone who can tell me any good ideas for him? Also I want to know how do stop his paint from chipping off, he likes to show his metal-ness. I've primed him, and I'm careful, but it keeps on happening. So, any advice?

wash your models with soap before priming , or put on a coat of spray sealer

Soap? I've always been told just to soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes. The spray on primer I gave him, that's the same thing as a spray sealer right?
Sometimes that scrapes off too... very bothersome

A spray sealer would be a coating of (for a harder coat) Gloss Varnish followed by matte varnish to get it back to its original color and appearance.

Ye, id give him a good scrub with dish soap and water then rinse and dry him off well before priming.

I use a toothbrush with hot water to get in the crevasses....

Good things to know... I must apply this to my unpainted parts now thanks a bunch
Where would I go to grab good spray sealer?

by spray sealer people just mean either matt varnish sprayed on, or for a tougher finish, gloss varnish and then matt to take the shine off