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Any contribution of $10 receives: “Ist Contributor” Stickers and JG postcard, signed by us | and, a direct thank you call (should you provide your number) from Reggie, JP, Julian, or Optimus Prime... yea, we’re THAT connected. 1 Fueler!
Any contribution of $25 receives: “Ist Contributor” Stickers and JG Poster, signed by us, with a 15% off code towards your 1st purchase | and, a direct thank you call (should you provide your number) from Reggie, JP or Julian. 2 Fuelers!
Any contribution of $50 receives: “Ist Contributor” Stickers and JG Poster, signed by us, with a 15% off code towards your 1st purchase | a direct thank you call (should you provide your number) from Reggie, JP or Julian | and the Signature “1st Contributor” Tee 1 Fueler!
Any contribution of $120 receives: “Ist Contributor” Stickers and JG Poster, signed by us, with | a direct thank you call (should you provide your number) from Reggie, JP or Julian | the Signature “1st Contributor” Tee | and the 2nd Run “IInd Contributor” JG tee at first purchase, 100% OFF... $free.99... we think you get it... 1 Fueler!
Any contribution of $250 receives: “Ist Contributor” Stickers and JG Poster, signed by us, with | a direct thank you call (should you provide your number) from Reggie, JP or Julian | the Signature “1st Contributor” Tee | and the 2nd Run “IInd Contributor” JG tee, 100% OFF | all in special edition JG collector’s packaging | and exclusive 15% off future purchases for ONE WHOLE YEAR
Any contribution of $500 receives: “Ist Contributor” Stickers and JG Poster, signed by us, with | a direct thank you call (should you provide your number) from Reggie, JP or Julian | the Signature “1st Contributor” Tee | and the 2nd Run “IInd Contributor” JG tee, 100% OFF | all in special edition JG collector’s packaging | and exclusive 15% off future purchases for ONE WHOLE YEAR | VIP Access Card to the JG Launch Party | and the Signature JG Hoodie meant for fall 2012... nod yes.
Any contribution of $1,000 receives: ALL PREVIOUS PRIZES** INCLUDING special edition JG collector’s packaging | the Signature JG Hoodie meant for fall 2012. | 20% off future purchases for 3 YEARS |AND Private VIP ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR EVENTS FOR FIVE YEARS. **previous coupon codes & postcards excluded
Started by Reggie Pipkin December 12th, 2011
Co-Founders: Reggie Pipkin (Creative Director) & Jason "JP" Pierre (Marketing Lead) give a little insight on what JG is all about and how they would like you to be apart of the LAUNCH.
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THE PROJECT:
Born from a history of music entertainment and dance scenes in Cali, Atlanta & New York, we at JapaneseGirlfriend are excited to launch and would like YOU to be the FUEL to BOOST JG to the next level+
With your support, we can successfully launch the JG brand and begin to build a line that reflects personality, quality and builds a network of honest dreamers who just want to achieve and have a great time with great people.
WHAT ARE WE ABOUT:
At birds-eye, we are merging street fashion with networking and will be throwing events to bring people together, not only to stunt in their new threads but to collaborate on their own projects as well. More closely, we are designing quality, fashion fit tees and moving onto distinctive outerwear and denim to create a more dynamic cut & sew clothing line. We’ve already started to build a design portolio for more than tees, with the signature JG Hoodie as an example below.
WHERE’S THE MONEY GOING:
The monies contributed go towards the "Ist Contributor"
- Production of the 1st RUN of tees for SPR/SMR 2012
- Establishing the website & online store
- Upgrading of some key equipment & software
- Organization of talent collaborations
- Providing tailored REWARDS for your contribution
WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN:
If you take a look at the REWARDS on your right, you’ll see things like custom gifts, Signature Pieces and Launch Party Access for contributing funds to our launch relative to your level of contribution. There are even more REWARDS detailed to the right.
IF WE EXCEED OUR GOAL:
SEE THE VIDEO> A GREAT CAUSE
For EVERY dollar over our goal, 50% will go to the Japanese Red Cross Society to help those affected by "3/11", the immense Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that devasted parts of Japan-Northast.
HOW TO SHOW SUPPORT:
You can become a “Fueler” and boost our project off the ground with contributions of $10 or more. The higher the level of contributions, the higher the reward. You can also VOTE on our project and become a FAN of our facebook page JapaneseGirlfriend and follow us on twitter @JGltd. Make submissions and SPREAD THE WORD through your blogs, pages, texts, feeds, emails and good ol’fashioned handshakes.
After fueling the JG "Ist Contributor" Series you can also become a “Fueler” of other projects that spark your interest and/or become a “Creative” and finally launch that great project of your own.
Links:
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JGltd
Tumblr: JGLimited.tumblr.com
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"Crowdfunding (aka micro-patronage) is a new way to support creative people and endeavors."
WHAT IS ROCKET HUB?
RocketHub is a launchpad and community for independent artists and entrepreneurs.
THANK YOU:
We wanna say THNX. for stopping by & showing some love with your funds & support. We look forward to linking back with you if you know us and getting to know you if you don't. NOW GO GET A GIRLFRIEND!
RocketHub is not an investment or charity. It is an exchange: funds from fans for rewards from me.
It's an All & More funding mechanism: if I don't reach my financial goal I get to keep what I raise. But if I do reach my goal, I get access to exciting opportunities.
