Well, I would have preferred this topic not be brought up in this thread, but since a conversation is underway...
I admire Carlos' technical ability, but i do not like his style for the exact reason Mighty Thor stated. I think Maximus Miniatures will deliver a superb result.
When Beastmaster asked Carlos in January, the price for the Victorian Dracula was €492 (US$610 as of today) for the painted and haired head plus hat alone. That may or may not include shipping. You'd have to pay another roughly $150 + shipping for Full Metal's pince-nez. That's at least $750 to just to get the head set.
Also Full Metal did not size his pince-nez to match Carlos' head, which is why we went with Robbie the Painter.
Beastmaster and I are trying to keep the entire finished figure under $1,000. And that's with Iris as the seamstress.
I estimate your cost with Carlos and the à la carte options available being $1,475 -- that's before painting any hands, shoes, etc.
amazing sculpt by Beastmaster and the Tailoring by Iris makes it perfect.
I am interested on the unpainted sculpt (I can paint and add hair too. Saves me money), clothes and accessories (if the are unpainted the better for me)
Is this possible?