RoyBoy's Badlands Tattoos

$ • Tattoo, Piercing

3844 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408

About RoyBoy's Badlands Tattoos

RoyBoy's Badlands Tattoos is the second oldest tattoo shop in the Midwest, established in the late 60's and early 70's. The shop features a nostalgic atmosphere from the Royboy-Dangerous Deb era, as well as the influence of their son, the late Diamond Cody Cooper, who reopened the shop after his father Royboy Cooper's passing in 2010, before his own passing in 2014. The shop boasts a team of well-rounded artists and piercers proficient in various styles, from portraits and traditional to neo-traditional, realism, and beyond. Despite the absence of the iconic tigers, lions, monkeys, and bears, the legend of RoyBoy's lives on. Customers praise the helpful staff, excellent work, and attention to detail, as well as the welcoming atmosphere and tour of the Badlands provided by the legendary Dangerous Deb.

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  • Aug 2026

    Got a tattoo by Love and she did an amazing job. Very satisfied.

  • Aug 2026

    Murphy is the best he did both of my tattoos he is light handed and very organized, my tattoo is healing properly i had no complications or problems with my tats keep it up Murphy i be back soo for add ons 😁

  • Jun 2026

    Excellent customer service from Roy Boys always I’ve had several things from piercing to tattoos I love the vibe of knowing that you’re there to get a Bad Azzzz design and the esthetic follows I’m a vibe type of lady and I always love it. Thanks Deb for always keeping the real vibe of tattoos.

    My artist I’ve had do multiple tattoos there has been Murphy🤩. Don’t hesitate to drop by and check him out.

Hours

Monday: 11AM - 9PM
Tuesday: 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday: 11AM - 9PM
Thursday: 11AM - 9PM
Friday: 11AM - 9PM
Saturday: 11AM - 10PM
Sunday: 11AM - 8PM

Tips

price range: below average walk-ins welcome street parking bike parking wheelchair accessible

Location

3844 Broadway, Gary

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