definitely a lot of rad stuff - I feel like I shouldn’t like the Batman one as much as I do (since there have been a few Batman logo flips out there, even though I think this one is particularly well done), but that’s one that I saw and immediately wanted to own.
seibei said: definitely a lot of rad stuff - I feel like I shouldn’t like the Batman one as much as I do (since there have been a few Batman logo flips out there, even though I think this one is particularly well done), but that’s one that I saw and immediately wanted to own.
yeah the batman one is nice but this has been done too many times!..
i dont think everything is great. Theres some cool stuff. Im glad he went back to doing spoof type stuff... For a dude who charges 36 bucks for a tee he needs to invest in waterbased and discharge inks
I think they are really cool- but in reality I would never WEAR those designs, but prints would be cool.
I did pick up the JC Boston type tee when I was in Boston last week... SO DOPE.
kyleisez said: i dont think everything is great. Theres some cool stuff. Im glad he went back to doing spoof type stuff... For a dude who charges 36 bucks for a tee he needs to invest in waterbased and discharge inks
The Jokester, BatCakes, Candybar Kid, Praying Mitts, and I think one other - are done with discharge / waterbase. I’m starting to do almost all of my future shirts like that. I don’t know why I didn’t before?
On my website, I did not mention what shirts I did those printing methods to, because I didn’t want to confuse all of my customers. And even if I did dumb things down and say "look - you can’t feel this one!", I don’t want them calling every 5 minutes to ask which ones you can and can’t feel.
Hellen Keller called... she want’s her plastisol back.
Tender Branson said: I can’t even get it to load.. must be busy?
Yes. Crazy busy. I just had to update all this server/back-up/mumbo jumbo so that people can actually enter my site. This usually happens whenever I have a huge online release. I have nearly 40k customers on my e-mailing list. I have over 53k customers on my myspace. So when I get the word out about new shirts, my website cries. I now have almost enough electronic Prozak so this doesn’t happen in the future. Sorry for any inconvenience guys.
Nate said: I think they are really cool- but in reality I would never WEAR those designs, but prints would be cool.
I did pick up the JC Boston type tee when I was in Boston last week... SO DOPE.
I have a lot of prints planned for the near future. As well as some other secret goodies. Stay tuned.
Johnny Cupcakes said:
Hellen Keller called... she want’s her plastisol back.
Epic win.
Johnny Cupcakes said:
Nate said: I think they are really cool- but in reality I would never WEAR those designs, but prints would be cool.
I did pick up the JC Boston type tee when I was in Boston last week... SO DOPE.
I have a lot of prints planned for the near future. As well as some other secret goodies. Stay tuned.
Johnny the new tees are so fresh! Its awesome to have creative brands like yours. I like Wilson guy (haha so good) and Pastry Reaper the best. Keep it up dude!
ALL FOR LOVE said: Ahh his marketing techniques are incredible!
The dynamite packaging/tees is brilliant.
Thank you.
Kids camped out nearly 3 days prior to the release of the limited edition of 100 dynamite t-shirt. I sold them for $70 and they sold out in the few hours we had them (with an exception to a few girls sizes that I found later that night, in which I’ll give away and/or ebay in the future.)
I was super hesitant about $70 seeing how I’ve never sold a shirt for that much before. My customers did not hesitate for a moment. Some even bought two. One to wear and one to save.
It was an amazing day, and watching everyone’s facial expressions is my favorite thing. It’s like seeing kids faces during Christmas morning!
...More photos from the release will be on my website in a few weeks.
Johnny Cupcakes said:And even if I did dumb things down and say "look - you can’t feel this one!", I don’t want them calling every 5 minutes to ask which ones you can and can’t feel.
Yeah, isn’t it amazing how people can’t take a second and just read a description?
The best is when I get an email "hey I’m on the page for product X and it says it is printed on american apparel. is this true" and things of that sort.
Johnny Cupcakes said:And even if I did dumb things down and say "look - you can’t feel this one!", I don’t want them calling every 5 minutes to ask which ones you can and can’t feel.
Yeah, isn’t it amazing how people can’t take a second and just read a description?
The best is when I get an email "hey I’m on the page for product X and it says it is printed on american apparel. is this true" and things of that sort.
Yeah man... I can write a box set of novels on the e-mails and phone calls that have been received at my headquarters. In the future, I will probably have some of my employees filmed telling different stories/wacky question/emails/calls that they’ve experienced in the past + present. Some are pretty funny.
Matt-ate-u said: Johnny the new tees are so fresh! Its awesome to have creative brands like yours. I like Wilson guy (haha so good) and Pastry Reaper the best. Keep it up dude!
Thanks everyone. The Wilson shirt was named after the neighbor from Home Improvement. Is it weird that I used to have a small crush on Jill?
Matt-ate-u said: Johnny the new tees are so fresh! Its awesome to have creative brands like yours. I like Wilson guy (haha so good) and Pastry Reaper the best. Keep it up dude!
Thanks everyone. The Wilson shirt was named after the neighbor from Home Improvement. Is it weird that I used to have a small crush on Jill?
haha thats exactly what I thought! Such a clever design! haha Jill and remember JTT what a hunk!
love the pin stripes one. when i was about 5 years old my parents took me on a road trip from minneapolis to atlanta. just before we left the driveway the post man came by with the latest issue of highlights. i spent the first hour of the road trip trying to find all of the hidden images, and the last 23 hours trying to draw my own secretive images. might pick that one up as i love the memories.
also, can’t wait for the LA opening. i’ll be attending lollapalooza in Chicago when it happens but will swing through, with some new Cupcake shoppers, when back in town.
landshark said: love the pin stripes one. when i was about 5 years old my parents took me on a road trip from minneapolis to atlanta. just before we left the driveway the post man came by with the latest issue of highlights. i spent the first hour of the road trip trying to find all of the hidden images, and the last 23 hours trying to draw my own secretive images. might pick that one up as i love the memories.
also, can’t wait for the LA opening. i’ll be attending lollapalooza in Chicago when it happens but will swing through, with some new Cupcake shoppers, when back in town.
Mannn Highlights was my jam!
When will you be back in LA? I will be out there from July 6th - August 6th, living at the Roosevelt Hotel and working hard on the new shoppe.
Half a Job Jeans said: On a total superfical point of view one of the girls has the most wicked tattoo :)
I’d love to buy somemore Tees for my daughter who’s 3 , any plan to extend the range of designs to the kids section...? :)
Perhaps around the holidays? I just have so many more products / items that I need to finish baking before I take on more.
Johnny I heard you were doing another "whats in the cupcake mix" line again with all the awesome packaging adn goodies, is that true. And I totally love your old band on broken wings man they are so beast! I saw them once in Virginia it was such an intense show, that was after you left to pursue your brand of course, but still amazing!
landshark said: love the pin stripes one. when i was about 5 years old my parents took me on a road trip from minneapolis to atlanta. just before we left the driveway the post man came by with the latest issue of highlights. i spent the first hour of the road trip trying to find all of the hidden images, and the last 23 hours trying to draw my own secretive images. might pick that one up as i love the memories.
also, can’t wait for the LA opening. i’ll be attending lollapalooza in Chicago when it happens but will swing through, with some new Cupcake shoppers, when back in town.
Mannn Highlights was my jam!
When will you be back in LA? I will be out there from July 6th - August 6th, living at the Roosevelt Hotel and working hard on the new shoppe.
I’ll be gone from July 30 - August 10th. If you’re in town that long you should check out some of the galleries in in your new hood. I sent you an email once giving you a heads up about a luke chueh show, and now they got a show running through July 11 @ Gallery 1988 by a guy name Matt Dangler, his stuff is really good, with a hint of the child in all of us in his work, that seems to be important to you as well.
Matt-ate-u said: Johnny I heard you were doing another "whats in the cupcake mix" line again with all the awesome packaging adn goodies, is that true. And I totally love your old band on broken wings man they are so beast! I saw them once in Virginia it was such an intense show, that was after you left to pursue your brand of course, but still amazing!
This is true! This time I will have one on the east coast and one on the west coast. It’s an October tradition!
I’m glad you enjoyed my ex-band On Broken Wings. Lots of great memories of touring with all of my best friends.
landshark said: love the pin stripes one. when i was about 5 years old my parents took me on a road trip from minneapolis to atlanta. just before we left the driveway the post man came by with the latest issue of highlights. i spent the first hour of the road trip trying to find all of the hidden images, and the last 23 hours trying to draw my own secretive images. might pick that one up as i love the memories.
also, can’t wait for the LA opening. i’ll be attending lollapalooza in Chicago when it happens but will swing through, with some new Cupcake shoppers, when back in town.
Mannn Highlights was my jam!
When will you be back in LA? I will be out there from July 6th - August 6th, living at the Roosevelt Hotel and working hard on the new shoppe.
I’ll be gone from July 30 - August 10th. If you’re in town that long you should check out some of the galleries in in your new hood. I sent you an email once giving you a heads up about a luke chueh show, and now they got a show running through July 11 @ Gallery 1988 by a guy name Matt Dangler, his stuff is really good, with a hint of the child in all of us in his work, that seems to be important to you as well.
Aw man, I would of came out and met ya for lunch and a tour of my new shop.
That would definitely be helpful if you could e-mail me any events, galleries, etc.. My e-mail is johnny@johnnycupcakes.com
CDC since 2005 said: honestly johnny im super stoked for you and cant believe just how great JC is doing. over 20 grand in 6 hours is so amazing.
keep on keeping on.
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I use to pee my pants over making $150 bucks in one month, on my old old site/online store back in the day.
And whenever I make money, I just keep putting it back in the business. Working on cut + sew stuff now, as well as toys and other fun accessories. Gonna save some for the next shoppe I’m going to open. It will probably be in New York in the next year-2 years.
not much to say here but another stellar job johnny...you’re brand and success is a huge inspiration to all us here...keep up the good work...still waiting on a JC here in atlanta :)
It’s been in the talks before, and I think having a store across the street from kidrobot LA, the chances will get even better.
I will have limited JC original toys too, in time to come...
Be sure to post a presale or something over here!
Dunnys are my new obsession. Whenever I go to Miami I leave with a huge bag of vinyl nonsense. My friends think they look like McDonald’s toys, which they can sometimes, but they’re beautiful.
It’s been in the talks before, and I think having a store across the street from kidrobot LA, the chances will get even better.
I will have limited JC original toys too, in time to come...
Be sure to post a presale or something over here!
Dunnys are my new obsession. Whenever I go to Miami I leave with a huge bag of vinyl nonsense. My friends think they look like McDonald’s toys, which they can sometimes, but they’re beautiful.
Yes please.
& I’m sort of shocked how much he posted on here,
respect.
ALL FOR LOVE said: Ahh his marketing techniques are incredible!
The dynamite packaging/tees is brilliant.
Thank you.
Kids camped out nearly 3 days prior to the release of the limited edition of 100 dynamite t-shirt. I sold them for $70 and they sold out in the few hours we had them (with an exception to a few girls sizes that I found later that night, in which I’ll give away and/or ebay in the future.)
I was super hesitant about $70 seeing how I’ve never sold a shirt for that much before. My customers did not hesitate for a moment. Some even bought two. One to wear and one to save.
It was an amazing day, and watching everyone’s facial expressions is my favorite thing. It’s like seeing kids faces during Christmas morning!
...More photos from the release will be on my website in a few weeks.
Very very smart move. If you can do it, why not?
$70 is a lot for a shirt but only 100 people can say they have it.
That value is priceless--
Amazing new shirts, i can’t wait to pick some of those up.
:-)
It’s amazing to see just how popular your brand is becoming.
One question, How come you don’t ever have any XS sized shirts? I’m a little guy and a small is just a little too big for me, so i always have to buy a girls medium!
CDC since 2005 said: im curious how much you sold your shirts for back in the day when you first started? and when did you decide to raise your prices?
-When I was in my band and selling shirts out of my suitcase + using Hanes/Fruit of the Loom/Anvil, $7-$10.
-After I left the band, $12-$15.
-Started using more ink colors, better t-shirt bodies, $17-$22.
-Spoke with different kids at trade shows + owners of stores, realized that I was under selling my shirts. Custom tags. Opened my own shop. Raised the price to $26-$30.
-Ripped up store orders, beefed up my website/webstore. Opened up my 2nd store. Paid more attention to details and packaging. $35 ish.
-Decided on making my limited edition dynamite shirt $70 after seeing kidrobot sell t-shirts that are not numbered, for $60-$70. And Bape t-shirts seem to always sell at their $70-$150 price points. That’s with no crazy packaging or numbering.
It is always scary raising prices, yet exciting at the same time. Not exciting in the making more money aspect, but more so in seeing who truly understands and appreciates your brand and attention to details.
edgillustrator said: johnny!
you got sick tees, i think ill be ordering some tees soon :]
amazing
thought of openin a store here in australia?
Thank you!
Australia, not so sure.
New York is my next spot in which I’m going to try to open in the next year or two.
As far as international locations, I’d like to do London + Canada. We’ll see though... One thing at a time. Plus I want to find a wifey and have a baby in the mix of things.
Johnny Cupcakes said:
-Decided on making my limited edition dynamite shirt $70 after seeing kidrobot sell t-shirts that are not numbered, for $60-$70. And Bape t-shirts seem to always sell at their $70-$150 price points. That’s with no crazy packaging or numbering.
It is always scary raising prices, yet exciting at the same time. Not exciting in the making more money aspect, but more so in seeing who truly understands and appreciates your brand and attention to details.
I’ve always thought those prices were crazy. WAY outta my league. I barely buy tees to begin with though. Too many bills to pay. Max I’ve paid is like 30 i think.
I’m not knockin the biz of it... because there is obviously the market for it. I just can’t afford to spend 70 on what could pay my gas bill instead.
Hey man. I just wanna say how much I respect your work and how awesome your products always end up. I haven’t been to your shop yet but it is def something I plan on doing soon.
Also think its awesome you support our homies in GCH ;)
Johnny Cupcakes said:
-Decided on making my limited edition dynamite shirt $70 after seeing kidrobot sell t-shirts that are not numbered, for $60-$70. And Bape t-shirts seem to always sell at their $70-$150 price points. That’s with no crazy packaging or numbering.
It is always scary raising prices, yet exciting at the same time. Not exciting in the making more money aspect, but more so in seeing who truly understands and appreciates your brand and attention to details.
I’ve always thought those prices were crazy. WAY outta my league. I barely buy tees to begin with though. Too many bills to pay. Max I’ve paid is like 30 i think.
I’m not knockin the biz of it... because there is obviously the market for it. I just can’t afford to spend 70 on what could pay my gas bill instead.
I also have a "Bake Sale" section that caters towards people with other life priorities over expensive t-shirts. It has shirts starting from $19.99
Fueled By Caleb said: Hey man. I just wanna say how much I respect your work and how awesome your products always end up. I haven’t been to your shop yet but it is def something I plan on doing soon.
Also think its awesome you support our homies in GCH ;)
Thank you sir!
I’ve been friends with Gym Class when they were touring in a rusty van playing in front of people who paid little attention to them. And at the same time, I was getting made fun of for thinking people would buy my cupcake shirts...
...years go by and we’ve remained best buds and have watched each others hobbies/empires grow.
I totally forgot about the bake sale section. Just ordered the white air johnny tee in size small with a gift box haha. Definitely gonna order the Batman one and a few others sometime next week.
When are we all gonna get some JC shoes like you’ve been hinting about?
edgillustrator said: johnny!
you got sick tees, i think ill be ordering some tees soon :]
amazing
thought of openin a store here in australia?
Thank you!
Australia, not so sure.
New York is my next spot in which I’m going to try to open in the next year or two.
As far as international locations, I’d like to do London + Canada. We’ll see though... One thing at a time. Plus I want to find a wifey and have a baby in the mix of things.
Please Quebec!! there will a big big BIG mall there!
CDC since 2005 said: im curious how much you sold your shirts for back in the day when you first started? and when did you decide to raise your prices?
-When I was in my band and selling shirts out of my suitcase + using Hanes/Fruit of the Loom/Anvil, $7-$10.
-After I left the band, $12-$15.
-Started using more ink colors, better t-shirt bodies, $17-$22.
-Spoke with different kids at trade shows + owners of stores, realized that I was under selling my shirts. Custom tags. Opened my own shop. Raised the price to $26-$30.
-Ripped up store orders, beefed up my website/webstore. Opened up my 2nd store. Paid more attention to details and packaging. $35 ish.
-Decided on making my limited edition dynamite shirt $70 after seeing kidrobot sell t-shirts that are not numbered, for $60-$70. And Bape t-shirts seem to always sell at their $70-$150 price points. That’s with no crazy packaging or numbering.
It is always scary raising prices, yet exciting at the same time. Not exciting in the making more money aspect, but more so in seeing who truly understands and appreciates your brand and attention to details.
werent you at the bape la opening with lupe? i wanted to be there lol hes my favorite artist like uhh ever
CDC since 2005 said: im curious how much you sold your shirts for back in the day when you first started? and when did you decide to raise your prices?
-When I was in my band and selling shirts out of my suitcase + using Hanes/Fruit of the Loom/Anvil, $7-$10.
-After I left the band, $12-$15.
-Started using more ink colors, better t-shirt bodies, $17-$22.
-Spoke with different kids at trade shows + owners of stores, realized that I was under selling my shirts. Custom tags. Opened my own shop. Raised the price to $26-$30.
-Ripped up store orders, beefed up my website/webstore. Opened up my 2nd store. Paid more attention to details and packaging. $35 ish.
-Decided on making my limited edition dynamite shirt $70 after seeing kidrobot sell t-shirts that are not numbered, for $60-$70. And Bape t-shirts seem to always sell at their $70-$150 price points. That’s with no crazy packaging or numbering.
It is always scary raising prices, yet exciting at the same time. Not exciting in the making more money aspect, but more so in seeing who truly understands and appreciates your brand and attention to details.
werent you at the bape la opening with lupe? i wanted to be there lol hes my favorite artist like uhh ever
I was. It was an interesting night, jam packed with some of the most random celebrities. I grew up playing Mike Tyson’s Punch Out for Nintendo, and seeing him at the private Bape party was unreal.
CDC since 2005 said: im curious how much you sold your shirts for back in the day when you first started? and when did you decide to raise your prices?
-When I was in my band and selling shirts out of my suitcase + using Hanes/Fruit of the Loom/Anvil, $7-$10.
-After I left the band, $12-$15.
-Started using more ink colors, better t-shirt bodies, $17-$22.
-Spoke with different kids at trade shows + owners of stores, realized that I was under selling my shirts. Custom tags. Opened my own shop. Raised the price to $26-$30.
-Ripped up store orders, beefed up my website/webstore. Opened up my 2nd store. Paid more attention to details and packaging. $35 ish.
-Decided on making my limited edition dynamite shirt $70 after seeing kidrobot sell t-shirts that are not numbered, for $60-$70. And Bape t-shirts seem to always sell at their $70-$150 price points. That’s with no crazy packaging or numbering.
It is always scary raising prices, yet exciting at the same time. Not exciting in the making more money aspect, but more so in seeing who truly understands and appreciates your brand and attention to details.
werent you at the bape la opening with lupe? i wanted to be there lol hes my favorite artist like uhh ever
I was. It was an interesting night, jam packed with some of the most random celebrities. I grew up playing Mike Tyson’s Punch Out for Nintendo, and seeing him at the private Bape party was unreal.
yah tyson is cool but id pick nigo and lupe haha, he came on early at glow in the dark in houston and nobody was there, everyone was pissed they missed him, then he came out and did touch the sky with kanye for the very last song and the whole place went completely nuts.. amazing stuff i wish hed come back to houston
CDC since 2005 said: honestly johnny im super stoked for you and cant believe just how great JC is doing. over 20 grand in 6 hours is so amazing.
keep on keeping on.
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I use to pee my pants over making $150 bucks in one month, on my old old site/online store back in the day.
And whenever I make money, I just keep putting it back in the business. Working on cut + sew stuff now, as well as toys and other fun accessories. Gonna save some for the next shoppe I’m going to open. It will probably be in New York in the next year-2 years.
Hello,I wanted to know if you have any idea yet on what part of New York yet
CDC since 2005 said: im curious how much you sold your shirts for back in the day when you first started? and when did you decide to raise your prices?
-When I was in my band and selling shirts out of my suitcase + using Hanes/Fruit of the Loom/Anvil, $7-$10.
-After I left the band, $12-$15.
-Started using more ink colors, better t-shirt bodies, $17-$22.
-Spoke with different kids at trade shows + owners of stores, realized that I was under selling my shirts. Custom tags. Opened my own shop. Raised the price to $26-$30.
-Ripped up store orders, beefed up my website/webstore. Opened up my 2nd store. Paid more attention to details and packaging. $35 ish.
-Decided on making my limited edition dynamite shirt $70 after seeing kidrobot sell t-shirts that are not numbered, for $60-$70. And Bape t-shirts seem to always sell at their $70-$150 price points. That’s with no crazy packaging or numbering.
It is always scary raising prices, yet exciting at the same time. Not exciting in the making more money aspect, but more so in seeing who truly understands and appreciates your brand and attention to details.
werent you at the bape la opening with lupe? i wanted to be there lol hes my favorite artist like uhh ever
I was. It was an interesting night, jam packed with some of the most random celebrities. I grew up playing Mike Tyson’s Punch Out for Nintendo, and seeing him at the private Bape party was unreal.
yah tyson is cool but id pick nigo and lupe haha, he came on early at glow in the dark in houston and nobody was there, everyone was pissed they missed him, then he came out and did touch the sky with kanye for the very last song and the whole place went completely nuts.. amazing stuff i wish hed come back to houston
Lupe is probably the nicest dude I’ve ever met. Down to earth, funny, full of life, not a crazy party-er + jam packed with creativity.
CDC since 2005 said: honestly johnny im super stoked for you and cant believe just how great JC is doing. over 20 grand in 6 hours is so amazing.
keep on keeping on.
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I use to pee my pants over making $150 bucks in one month, on my old old site/online store back in the day.
And whenever I make money, I just keep putting it back in the business. Working on cut + sew stuff now, as well as toys and other fun accessories. Gonna save some for the next shoppe I’m going to open. It will probably be in New York in the next year-2 years.
Hello,I wanted to know if you have any idea yet on what part of New York yet
Either SoHo or Union Square area. That’s the future though..
CDC since 2005 said: honestly johnny im super stoked for you and cant believe just how great JC is doing. over 20 grand in 6 hours is so amazing.
keep on keeping on.
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I use to pee my pants over making $150 bucks in one month, on my old old site/online store back in the day.
And whenever I make money, I just keep putting it back in the business. Working on cut + sew stuff now, as well as toys and other fun accessories. Gonna save some for the next shoppe I’m going to open. It will probably be in New York in the next year-2 years.
Hello,I wanted to know if you have any idea yet on what part of New York yet
Either SoHo or Union Square area. That’s the future though..
SoHo would be prime. I’m moving to 23rd and Lexington in August.
Johnny I have a project I have been planning for a while and looking to do it in the next few years if I can get things in order. Would it be possible to bounce a few ideas with you via email?
CDC since 2005 said: honestly johnny im super stoked for you and cant believe just how great JC is doing. over 20 grand in 6 hours is so amazing.
keep on keeping on.
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I use to pee my pants over making $150 bucks in one month, on my old old site/online store back in the day.
And whenever I make money, I just keep putting it back in the business. Working on cut + sew stuff now, as well as toys and other fun accessories. Gonna save some for the next shoppe I’m going to open. It will probably be in New York in the next year-2 years.
Hello,I wanted to know if you have any idea yet on what part of New York yet
Either SoHo or Union Square area. That’s the future though..
SoHo would be prime. I’m moving to 23rd and Lexington in August.
oh damn, right by the blender theatre & american apparel shops. next time im down there for a show i’ll have to hit you up haha
All around great concepts and color combos! Yummy, I might have to break my JC t-shirt virginity and make my first purchase (Nautical Cross Oars is so cute and summery). Way to be awesome. :)
MadeByMAS said: Johnny I have a project I have been planning for a while and looking to do it in the next few years if I can get things in order. Would it be possible to bounce a few ideas with you via email?
*Its not a clothing line start up
My email is info@makeascenenow.com
Sure thang.
If I don’t email you back, email me again a week after.
LaurieShipley said: All around great concepts and color combos! Yummy, I might have to break my JC t-shirt virginity and make my first purchase (Nautical Cross Oars is so cute and summery). Way to be awesome. :)
LaurieShipley said: All around great concepts and color combos! Yummy, I might have to break my JC t-shirt virginity and make my first purchase (Nautical Cross Oars is so cute and summery). Way to be awesome. :)
Thank you dear!
x
hey man let me know when your guna be at your LA store and ill head up there and check it out. its kind of a lame drive from huntington
i just want to say that anytime a ceo takes time to blog and then respond multiple times is awesome...you deserve your success when you pay such attention to customers and fans alike...
Cupcakes are the cutest of all baked goods...but the worst because you always want more...They need to make JUMBO cupcakes. With candy on top....and no kids are aloud to eat them because they aer so big the kids will go into a sugar coma and not wake up for a week...better yet its manditory for kids to eat them then!
And I get special pink colored ones!....mmmmm cupcakes
beth said: They need to make JUMBO cupcakes. With candy on top....and no kids are aloud to eat them because they aer so big the kids will go into a sugar coma and not wake up for a week...better yet its manditory for kids to eat them then!
beth said: They need to make JUMBO cupcakes. With candy on top....and no kids are aloud to eat them because they aer so big the kids will go into a sugar coma and not wake up for a week...better yet its manditory for kids to eat them then!
Wouldn’t a jumbo cupcake just be a cake?
Noooo Its not as cuuute! Cakes are big maybe a mini cake of some sort...like the size of a cup...but bigger
jublin said: i love this shirt
dang i’m totally out of the loop. i didn’t realize you guys were opening up a store in LA. i should have drove up from SD to check it out.
I really love looking at JC’s branding.. really inspirational to say the very least.. Some people say he had money to start with, but he himself has said he sold his stuff out of a suitcase for $7 a tee, i mean, comeon, thats the american dream right there, hes lived it, and he’s deserved every little bit of success!
I really hope the future brings get things for you JC!
Rik said: I really love looking at JC’s branding.. really inspirational to say the very least.. Some people say he had money to start with, but he himself has said he sold his stuff out of a suitcase for $7 a tee, i mean, comeon, thats the american dream right there, hes lived it, and he’s deserved every little bit of success!
I really hope the future brings get things for you JC!
I started with nothing man. After dropping out of college, I was cashing in and using all my checks from the record shop I worked at, Newbury Comics. Just kept recycling money back into everything, whenever I sold out of shirts. Yadda yadda... the whole story is on my website.
Anyways, thanks for the kind words Rik. It makes me happy when people see and understand where I’ve come from and what I’ve done to get where I am now. Whether you like shirts with cupcakes on them or not, at least respect and learn from what I’ve created.
I’m going to eat twelve strawberry fruit leathers.
Rik said: I really love looking at JC’s branding.. really inspirational to say the very least.. Some people say he had money to start with, but he himself has said he sold his stuff out of a suitcase for $7 a tee, i mean, comeon, thats the american dream right there, hes lived it, and he’s deserved every little bit of success!
I really hope the future brings get things for you JC!
I started with nothing man. After dropping out of college, I was cashing in and using all my checks from the record shop I worked at, Newbury Comics. Just kept recycling money back into everything, whenever I sold out of shirts. Yadda yadda... the whole story is on my website.
Anyways, thanks for the kind words Rik. It makes me happy when people see and understand where I’ve come from and what I’ve done to get where I am now. Whether you like shirts with cupcakes on them or not, at least respect and learn from what I’ve created.
I’m going to eat twelve strawberry fruit leathers.
I love your shirts, and i will be ordering a good few very soon! I read your first few blogs here, and really gained a lot of respect for you and how you involve us (as potential customers) in all the goings-on, as well as the guidance you give to other people about setting up companies and business' in general.
I really do think you should consider converting some of your helpful tips into a resource here such as the blogs you have posted, i think that would be very helpful. Your tips and advice are like golddust.
Sorry about my last post "get" = "great" - i’ve done that twice tonight, really not thinking whilst typing.
Rik said: I really love looking at JC’s branding.. really inspirational to say the very least.. Some people say he had money to start with, but he himself has said he sold his stuff out of a suitcase for $7 a tee, i mean, comeon, thats the american dream right there, hes lived it, and he’s deserved every little bit of success!
I really hope the future brings get things for you JC!
I started with nothing man. After dropping out of college, I was cashing in and using all my checks from the record shop I worked at, Newbury Comics. Just kept recycling money back into everything, whenever I sold out of shirts. Yadda yadda... the whole story is on my website.
Anyways, thanks for the kind words Rik. It makes me happy when people see and understand where I’ve come from and what I’ve done to get where I am now. Whether you like shirts with cupcakes on them or not, at least respect and learn from what I’ve created.
I’m going to eat twelve strawberry fruit leathers.
Newberry comics...like the one in the piebald song?!
Rik said: I really love looking at JC’s branding.. really inspirational to say the very least.. Some people say he had money to start with, but he himself has said he sold his stuff out of a suitcase for $7 a tee, i mean, comeon, thats the american dream right there, hes lived it, and he’s deserved every little bit of success!
I really hope the future brings get things for you JC!
I started with nothing man. After dropping out of college, I was cashing in and using all my checks from the record shop I worked at, Newbury Comics. Just kept recycling money back into everything, whenever I sold out of shirts. Yadda yadda... the whole story is on my website.
Anyways, thanks for the kind words Rik. It makes me happy when people see and understand where I’ve come from and what I’ve done to get where I am now. Whether you like shirts with cupcakes on them or not, at least respect and learn from what I’ve created.
I’m going to eat twelve strawberry fruit leathers.
Newberry comics...like the one in the piebald song?!
117 Comments
M.Eureka said 5 months ago
this ones funny
M.Eureka said 5 months ago
this is cool too :)
Universitee Apparel said 5 months ago
he went to town on this release! ive never seen so many shirts dropped at one single time.
Tender Branson said 5 months ago
I can’t even get it to load.. must be busy?
seibei said 5 months ago
definitely a lot of rad stuff - I feel like I shouldn’t like the Batman one as much as I do (since there have been a few Batman logo flips out there, even though I think this one is particularly well done), but that’s one that I saw and immediately wanted to own.
kyleisez said 5 months ago
i want the joker one so fucking bad but the server is on overloadddd
M.Eureka said 5 months ago
yeah true this!
justinryan said 5 months ago
Dude is consistently awesome. Who else can drop so many new products at a time and be nearly flawless?
M.Eureka said 5 months ago
yeah the batman one is nice but this has been done too many times!..
M.Eureka said 5 months ago
I think that this release is much better than what was in his store before
keone said 5 months ago
good stuff. looks like the server is slammed right now
heroes said 5 months ago
i like it all apart from the baseball/basketball ones :]
heavyprints said 5 months ago
I can’t even get the blog to open. Cupcake Fail.
kyleisez said 5 months ago
i dont think everything is great. Theres some cool stuff. Im glad he went back to doing spoof type stuff... For a dude who charges 36 bucks for a tee he needs to invest in waterbased and discharge inks
justinryan said 5 months ago
Absolutely.
alrightok said 5 months ago
although every streetwear company who charges even more seems to get away with it as well..but i do agree fully.
kyleisez said 5 months ago
i snagged the joker shirt, scorrreee
Nate said 5 months ago
I think they are really cool- but in reality I would never WEAR those designs, but prints would be cool.
I did pick up the JC Boston type tee when I was in Boston last week... SO DOPE.
Simply Complicated said 5 months ago
theres only about 2 or 3 i wouldnt rock... the joker tee is amazing
Matt Rupp said 5 months ago
Ahh his marketing techniques are incredible!
The dynamite packaging/tees is brilliant.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
The Jokester, BatCakes, Candybar Kid, Praying Mitts, and I think one other - are done with discharge / waterbase. I’m starting to do almost all of my future shirts like that. I don’t know why I didn’t before?
On my website, I did not mention what shirts I did those printing methods to, because I didn’t want to confuse all of my customers. And even if I did dumb things down and say "look - you can’t feel this one!", I don’t want them calling every 5 minutes to ask which ones you can and can’t feel.
Hellen Keller called... she want’s her plastisol back.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Yes. Crazy busy. I just had to update all this server/back-up/mumbo jumbo so that people can actually enter my site. This usually happens whenever I have a huge online release. I have nearly 40k customers on my e-mailing list. I have over 53k customers on my myspace. So when I get the word out about new shirts, my website cries. I now have almost enough electronic Prozak so this doesn’t happen in the future. Sorry for any inconvenience guys.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
I have a lot of prints planned for the near future. As well as some other secret goodies. Stay tuned.
AYYOGOLDSTEIN said 5 months ago
Epic win.
Can we get Emptees Secret Goodies?
jimmyheartcore said 5 months ago
I haven’t liked that last couple spoof shirts - but the batman one is fresh, indeed!
Awesome new stuff Johnny!
Survival said 5 months ago
the "praying hands" one is so good! Joker too!
Mattateu said 5 months ago
Johnny the new tees are so fresh! Its awesome to have creative brands like yours. I like Wilson guy (haha so good) and Pastry Reaper the best. Keep it up dude!
skullface said 5 months ago
I’m pretty sure Pink Frosting is going to be mine shortly
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Thank you.
Kids camped out nearly 3 days prior to the release of the limited edition of 100 dynamite t-shirt. I sold them for $70 and they sold out in the few hours we had them (with an exception to a few girls sizes that I found later that night, in which I’ll give away and/or ebay in the future.)
I was super hesitant about $70 seeing how I’ve never sold a shirt for that much before. My customers did not hesitate for a moment. Some even bought two. One to wear and one to save.
It was an amazing day, and watching everyone’s facial expressions is my favorite thing. It’s like seeing kids faces during Christmas morning!
...More photos from the release will be on my website in a few weeks.
justinryan said 5 months ago
Yeah, isn’t it amazing how people can’t take a second and just read a description?
The best is when I get an email "hey I’m on the page for product X and it says it is printed on american apparel. is this true" and things of that sort.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Yeah man... I can write a box set of novels on the e-mails and phone calls that have been received at my headquarters. In the future, I will probably have some of my employees filmed telling different stories/wacky question/emails/calls that they’ve experienced in the past + present. Some are pretty funny.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Thanks everyone. The Wilson shirt was named after the neighbor from Home Improvement. Is it weird that I used to have a small crush on Jill?
Mattateu said 5 months ago
haha thats exactly what I thought! Such a clever design! haha Jill and remember JTT what a hunk!
JUSTINCRAVEN said 5 months ago
CONGRATS JOHNNY C!
I want to come hit it up with Johnny Cupcakes in Boston!
landshark said 5 months ago
love the pin stripes one. when i was about 5 years old my parents took me on a road trip from minneapolis to atlanta. just before we left the driveway the post man came by with the latest issue of highlights. i spent the first hour of the road trip trying to find all of the hidden images, and the last 23 hours trying to draw my own secretive images. might pick that one up as i love the memories.
also, can’t wait for the LA opening. i’ll be attending lollapalooza in Chicago when it happens but will swing through, with some new Cupcake shoppers, when back in town.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Mannn Highlights was my jam!
When will you be back in LA? I will be out there from July 6th - August 6th, living at the Roosevelt Hotel and working hard on the new shoppe.
Half a Job Jeans said 5 months ago
On a total superfical point of view one of the girls has the most wicked tattoo :)
I’d love to buy somemore Tees for my daughter who’s 3 , any plan to extend the range of designs to the kids section...? :)
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Perhaps around the holidays? I just have so many more products / items that I need to finish baking before I take on more.
Half a Job Jeans said 5 months ago
I appreciate the reply thanks :)
At the moement she wears your classic white crossbones with a Linty Fresh badge on it!! The girl has taste!!
I think your new collection is awesome, really makes me wanna buy tons because there is alot of variety.
Mattateu said 5 months ago
Johnny I heard you were doing another "whats in the cupcake mix" line again with all the awesome packaging adn goodies, is that true. And I totally love your old band on broken wings man they are so beast! I saw them once in Virginia it was such an intense show, that was after you left to pursue your brand of course, but still amazing!
landshark said 5 months ago
I’ll be gone from July 30 - August 10th. If you’re in town that long you should check out some of the galleries in in your new hood. I sent you an email once giving you a heads up about a luke chueh show, and now they got a show running through July 11 @ Gallery 1988 by a guy name Matt Dangler, his stuff is really good, with a hint of the child in all of us in his work, that seems to be important to you as well.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
This is true! This time I will have one on the east coast and one on the west coast. It’s an October tradition!
I’m glad you enjoyed my ex-band On Broken Wings. Lots of great memories of touring with all of my best friends.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Aw man, I would of came out and met ya for lunch and a tour of my new shop.
That would definitely be helpful if you could e-mail me any events, galleries, etc.. My e-mail is johnny@johnnycupcakes.com
I have a painting of Luke’s in my living room.
Thanks again man!
Time Without the E said 5 months ago
honestly johnny im super stoked for you and cant believe just how great JC is doing. over 20 grand in 6 hours is so amazing.
keep on keeping on.
alexgoldstein said 5 months ago
BABE:
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I use to pee my pants over making $150 bucks in one month, on my old old site/online store back in the day.
And whenever I make money, I just keep putting it back in the business. Working on cut + sew stuff now, as well as toys and other fun accessories. Gonna save some for the next shoppe I’m going to open. It will probably be in New York in the next year-2 years.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
She is a babe...but in a weird way. The same way that Bjork is attractive. She’s not but she is... Maybe it’s just me being a weirdo.
j.odom said 5 months ago
not much to say here but another stellar job johnny...you’re brand and success is a huge inspiration to all us here...keep up the good work...still waiting on a JC here in atlanta :)
alexgoldstein said 5 months ago
Make it happen? Please?
Simply Complicated said 5 months ago
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
It’s been in the talks before, and I think having a store across the street from kidrobot LA, the chances will get even better.
I will have limited JC original toys too, in time to come...
alexgoldstein said 5 months ago
Be sure to post a presale or something over here!
Dunnys are my new obsession. Whenever I go to Miami I leave with a huge bag of vinyl nonsense. My friends think they look like McDonald’s toys, which they can sometimes, but they’re beautiful.
Time Without the E said 5 months ago
im curious how much you sold your shirts for back in the day when you first started? and when did you decide to raise your prices?
AYYOGOLDSTEIN said 5 months ago
Yes please.
& I’m sort of shocked how much he posted on here,
respect.
Matt Rupp said 5 months ago
Very very smart move. If you can do it, why not?
$70 is a lot for a shirt but only 100 people can say they have it.
That value is priceless--
edgillustrator said 5 months ago
johnny!
you got sick tees, i think ill be ordering some tees soon :]
amazing
thought of openin a store here in australia?
Hide&Seek said 5 months ago
Amazing new shirts, i can’t wait to pick some of those up.
:-)
It’s amazing to see just how popular your brand is becoming.
One question, How come you don’t ever have any XS sized shirts? I’m a little guy and a small is just a little too big for me, so i always have to buy a girls medium!
Universitee Apparel Dos said 5 months ago
Love this shirt too but I can’t wait until the grand opening of the Cali store, it looks like it’s going to be ridiculous! : )
i came from nothing said 5 months ago
stuff looks tight and clean, but have no intrest in it.
Popular high street fair for the kids
chrisrushing said 5 months ago
johnny, amazing!
you sure have kept danny and clark busy.
and now clark full time. ha!
i love all the details that go into packaging and all the other bells and whistles. SOLID.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
-When I was in my band and selling shirts out of my suitcase + using Hanes/Fruit of the Loom/Anvil, $7-$10.
-After I left the band, $12-$15.
-Started using more ink colors, better t-shirt bodies, $17-$22.
-Spoke with different kids at trade shows + owners of stores, realized that I was under selling my shirts. Custom tags. Opened my own shop. Raised the price to $26-$30.
-Ripped up store orders, beefed up my website/webstore. Opened up my 2nd store. Paid more attention to details and packaging. $35 ish.
-Decided on making my limited edition dynamite shirt $70 after seeing kidrobot sell t-shirts that are not numbered, for $60-$70. And Bape t-shirts seem to always sell at their $70-$150 price points. That’s with no crazy packaging or numbering.
It is always scary raising prices, yet exciting at the same time. Not exciting in the making more money aspect, but more so in seeing who truly understands and appreciates your brand and attention to details.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
You better wear an adult diaper - I almost guarantee some peepee drips due to excitement.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Thank you!
Australia, not so sure.
New York is my next spot in which I’m going to try to open in the next year or two.
As far as international locations, I’d like to do London + Canada. We’ll see though... One thing at a time. Plus I want to find a wifey and have a baby in the mix of things.
chrisrushing said 5 months ago
I’ve always thought those prices were crazy. WAY outta my league. I barely buy tees to begin with though. Too many bills to pay. Max I’ve paid is like 30 i think.
I’m not knockin the biz of it... because there is obviously the market for it. I just can’t afford to spend 70 on what could pay my gas bill instead.
chrisrushing said 5 months ago
wifeys are good. so good.
kyleisez said 5 months ago
whats the price on that junk? HAND NUMBERED JOHNNY CUPCAKES BABY BATTER, for 1 lucky lady.... mmmmmmm
Fueled By Caleb said 5 months ago
Hey man. I just wanna say how much I respect your work and how awesome your products always end up. I haven’t been to your shop yet but it is def something I plan on doing soon.
Also think its awesome you support our homies in GCH ;)
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
I also have a "Bake Sale" section that caters towards people with other life priorities over expensive t-shirts. It has shirts starting from $19.99
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
I can’t wait. I’m going to body slam my wifey every night (in a good way.)
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Where did the name 'baby batter' come from? I feel like it originated from somewhere 3 years ago, and it’s now used frequent.
I used to love eating the cookie dough / batter off of the mixers when I was younger. My mom would give one to me and one to my sister.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Thank you sir!
I’ve been friends with Gym Class when they were touring in a rusty van playing in front of people who paid little attention to them. And at the same time, I was getting made fun of for thinking people would buy my cupcake shirts...
...years go by and we’ve remained best buds and have watched each others hobbies/empires grow.
They’re great people!
sht! said 5 months ago
something about mary!
justinryan said 5 months ago
I totally forgot about the bake sale section. Just ordered the white air johnny tee in size small with a gift box haha. Definitely gonna order the Batman one and a few others sometime next week.
When are we all gonna get some JC shoes like you’ve been hinting about?
wotto said 5 months ago
I’ll be at the LA store very soon. Great story.
heroes said 5 months ago
new era caps with the crossbones cupcake logo thanks :]!!
i have an air johhny sweater in black i love it :]
M.Eureka said 5 months ago
Sure thing is that you bring your tees to a next level JC :)
M.Eureka said 5 months ago
Please Quebec!! there will a big big BIG mall there!
http://www.lacmirabel.com/leasing.php
discordantart said 5 months ago
never really bothered to check out most of this stuff in the past, had a girlfriend from boston who went nuts over JC stuff.
but this new line is BOSS! seriously though, bravo!
edword said 5 months ago
I think it’s a nice batch! Congrats JC.
Simply Complicated said 5 months ago
werent you at the bape la opening with lupe? i wanted to be there lol hes my favorite artist like uhh ever
hideouscarwreck said 5 months ago
WHY DO THEY ALL HAVE TO LOOK SO DELICIOUS?!
dude, i’m gonna be broke by the end of the week
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
I was. It was an interesting night, jam packed with some of the most random celebrities. I grew up playing Mike Tyson’s Punch Out for Nintendo, and seeing him at the private Bape party was unreal.
Simply Complicated said 5 months ago
yah tyson is cool but id pick nigo and lupe haha, he came on early at glow in the dark in houston and nobody was there, everyone was pissed they missed him, then he came out and did touch the sky with kanye for the very last song and the whole place went completely nuts.. amazing stuff i wish hed come back to houston
Mr.Stan Geek said 5 months ago
Hello,I wanted to know if you have any idea yet on what part of New York yet
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Lupe is probably the nicest dude I’ve ever met. Down to earth, funny, full of life, not a crazy party-er + jam packed with creativity.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Either SoHo or Union Square area. That’s the future though..
nate gonz said 5 months ago
ps- you rock
andrE w. said 5 months ago
awesome idea(7 and a quarter!)
alexgoldstein said 5 months ago
SoHo would be prime. I’m moving to 23rd and Lexington in August.
MadeByMAS said 5 months ago
Johnny I have a project I have been planning for a while and looking to do it in the next few years if I can get things in order. Would it be possible to bounce a few ideas with you via email?
*Its not a clothing line start up
My email is info@makeascenenow.com
scapyyy said 5 months ago
oh damn, right by the blender theatre & american apparel shops. next time im down there for a show i’ll have to hit you up haha
LaurieShipley said 5 months ago
All around great concepts and color combos! Yummy, I might have to break my JC t-shirt virginity and make my first purchase (Nautical Cross Oars is so cute and summery). Way to be awesome. :)
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Sure thang.
If I don’t email you back, email me again a week after.
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Thank you dear!
x
joeROOSTER said 5 months ago
same here...
Time Without the E said 5 months ago
hey man let me know when your guna be at your LA store and ill head up there and check it out. its kind of a lame drive from huntington
kyleisez said 5 months ago
i hope lucas rubs his hot body all over my shirt.. that delicious man with awkward public speaking ability... mmmmmmmm
Perudoesitbetter said 5 months ago
wow, great stuff JC!
I wish i was in boston for the release. Unfortunately i’m stuck working in lil rhody...ever chilled in providence?
Wringer Tee said 5 months ago
Way to go JC. Great shirts, concept, all of it.
atomicchild said 5 months ago
i just want to say that anytime a ceo takes time to blog and then respond multiple times is awesome...you deserve your success when you pay such attention to customers and fans alike...
collisiontheory said 5 months ago
I really think there should be an emptees/johnny cupcakes tee-off!
kyleisez said 5 months ago
glorious IDEA
beth said 5 months ago
I wish they came with real cupcakes...
Cupcakes are the cutest of all baked goods...but the worst because you always want more...They need to make JUMBO cupcakes. With candy on top....and no kids are aloud to eat them because they aer so big the kids will go into a sugar coma and not wake up for a week...better yet its manditory for kids to eat them then!
And I get special pink colored ones!....mmmmm cupcakes
LitoQ said 5 months ago
ohhhh man, that would yield some glorious results!
collisiontheory said 5 months ago
Go do it johnny!!
"Crazy" Mike said 5 months ago
Wouldn’t a jumbo cupcake just be a cake?
wotto said 5 months ago
yay to coming to ur store opening in LA
beth said 5 months ago
Noooo Its not as cuuute! Cakes are big maybe a mini cake of some sort...like the size of a cup...but bigger
jublin said 5 months ago
i love this shirt
dang i’m totally out of the loop. i didn’t realize you guys were opening up a store in LA. i should have drove up from SD to check it out.
Randomentity said 5 months ago
i just like the model
jublin said 5 months ago
win win situation
Hands On Clothing said 5 months ago
I really love looking at JC’s branding.. really inspirational to say the very least.. Some people say he had money to start with, but he himself has said he sold his stuff out of a suitcase for $7 a tee, i mean, comeon, thats the american dream right there, hes lived it, and he’s deserved every little bit of success!
I really hope the future brings get things for you JC!
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
I started with nothing man. After dropping out of college, I was cashing in and using all my checks from the record shop I worked at, Newbury Comics. Just kept recycling money back into everything, whenever I sold out of shirts. Yadda yadda... the whole story is on my website.
Anyways, thanks for the kind words Rik. It makes me happy when people see and understand where I’ve come from and what I’ve done to get where I am now. Whether you like shirts with cupcakes on them or not, at least respect and learn from what I’ve created.
I’m going to eat twelve strawberry fruit leathers.
Hands On Clothing said 5 months ago
I love your shirts, and i will be ordering a good few very soon! I read your first few blogs here, and really gained a lot of respect for you and how you involve us (as potential customers) in all the goings-on, as well as the guidance you give to other people about setting up companies and business' in general.
I really do think you should consider converting some of your helpful tips into a resource here such as the blogs you have posted, i think that would be very helpful. Your tips and advice are like golddust.
Sorry about my last post "get" = "great" - i’ve done that twice tonight, really not thinking whilst typing.
beth said 5 months ago
Newberry comics...like the one in the piebald song?!
Johnny Cupcakes said 5 months ago
Yes, like in the Piebald song.
beth said 5 months ago
oh shoot totally forgot you were from Boston too...now it makes sense.
RIP Piebald!