Well, I know some people just care more for Palpatine before he was deformed anyway, regardless of the figures, but I know some that like both figure characters have a bit more love for Palpatine because of the quality of his costume, and I can see why. The red Palptine costume is really nice, lots of detail, various fabrics, it's impressive. I just find the overall costume's look to not suit fighting as well as a flailing, baggy, hooded cloak does.
And incase anyone misses it in the shots, pants do help for some images and poses

otherwise Sidious would look a little slutty pulling his skirt up and showing leg