I much prefer the redcoat in the duo pack. I like his torso, legs, and accessories much more than the other redcoat officer's parts and he can easily be customized into a Victorian soldier if that's your theme. As a bonus, there's the extra pirate, who could arguably be made into a Victorian boyscout. (My wife said that's what he looks like, and I can't disagree.
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I've bought a lot of these duo packs for parts and they're very useful. The redcoat torso is used for my British Napoleonic soldiers, the legs and swordbelt are for my British 18th century soldiers, and the hat is for my 18th century French soldiers. The pirate, sans vest, hair, and hat, is serving as the basis for my 18th century Royal and French Navy sailors.