August 2023 vs May 2023 Illustration Pack: Which to Pick?
By EXPULSE SHOP | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Comparisons
Compare the August 2023 and May 2023 illustration packs on price, delivery, and extras. Learn which pack fits your art reference or print selection needs.
Quick answer
Choose the August 2023 Pack if you want the newer reward set at a lower sale price; choose the May 2023 Pack if you need a lower entry price and can handle a possible external download link.
Price and value: sale prices narrow the gap
Both packs list a USD 20.00 comparison price, but the August 2023 Pack is currently USD 14.00 and the May 2023 Pack is USD 13.00. That one-dollar difference matters less than the delivery method and extras, so weigh those before defaulting to the cheaper option.
Delivery format: when a .txt link appears
The May 2023 Pack notes that due to the size of some packs, you may receive a .txt file with access to a link outside the shop to download the pack. The August 2023 Pack description does not include that note. If you prefer to keep downloads inside your shop account, the August pack is the safer bet; if you don't mind an external link, the May pack is still workable.
Content scope: what “not limited to preview” means for buyers
Both packs state that contents are not limited to what is displayed in the preview and that packs are for Tier 3 levels that may include high-resolution files, alternative variations, PSD/CLIP files, and NSFW content. Because the exact mix per pack is not specified, treat the preview as a sample, not a full inventory. If you need a guaranteed file type or a specific variation, check the product page before buying.
Key trade-offs
- Price vs. delivery convenience: The May 2023 Pack is USD 1.00 cheaper, but it may require an external download link via a .txt file. The August 2023 Pack costs slightly more and its description does not mention that extra step. If download simplicity matters more than a one-dollar saving, pick August.
- Preview vs. actual contents: Both packs say contents are not limited to the preview and may include high-resolution files, variations, PSD/CLIP files, and NSFW content. Neither page guarantees a specific mix. Do not buy either pack expecting a guaranteed file type; check the product page if you need certainty.
- Tier 3 extras vs. your workflow: Tier 3 extras can include PSD/CLIP files and alternative variations, which suit digital artists who want layered files. If you only need finished images for print selection, those extras may not add value. Match the pack to your actual use case, not just the price.
Product facts
- August 2023 Pack: Previous FANBOX/PATREON rewards; contents are not limited to what is displayed in the preview. You get more than the preview shows, but you cannot assume a specific file type or variation is included.
August 2023 Pack - May 2023 Pack: Previous FANBOX/PATREON rewards; some packs may require a .txt file with an external download link due to size. Plan for a possible extra step if you buy the May pack, especially on mobile or restricted networks.
May 2023 Pack
Which pack fits you?
Best for
- Buyers who want the newer reward set and prefer to avoid external download links
- Digital artists who value possible PSD/CLIP files and variations for reference or editing
Not for
- Shoppers who need a guaranteed file list or specific variations before purchase
- Buyers who only want finished images for print selection and do not need layered files
