Nuts Magazine 10-16 December 2004 Sophie Howard Lucy Pinder Ricky Gervais SKU 1492

Original Nuts Magazine dated 10-16 December 2004, featuring Sophie Howard as the principal glamour feature alongside a large “Girls on the Beach!” / Winter Warmers special.

This is a particularly packed early issue of Nuts from 2004, combining glamour photography, celebrity interviews, football, comedy, motoring and Christmas-related features. The supplied interior photographs show that the magazine retains its major advertised editorial content and gives a very good snapshot of British men's magazine culture from the mid-2000s.

Sophie Howard – Main Feature

Sophie Howard is the major featured model in this issue and is prominently advertised on the front cover.

Inside, her feature begins around page 42 under the headline “Sizzling Hot Sophie”. The supplied photographs show a large double-page editorial spread with Sophie modelling white beachwear/lingerie, accompanied by interview text and additional smaller beach photographs.

The contents page describes the feature as Sophie kicking off the magazine's winter warmer special while enjoying time in the sun with Lucy Pinder.

For collectors of Sophie Howard material, this is one of the strongest elements of the issue because the feature is not simply a small appearance – she receives a substantial dedicated photographic spread.

Girls on the Beach / Winter Warmers Special

A major theme throughout the issue is the “Girls on the Beach!” feature, promoted prominently across the cover as a collection of photographs of well-known models and personalities enjoying sunny beach locations.

Names visibly featured include:

• Sophie Howard
• Lucy Pinder
• Nell McAndrew
• Jennifer Ellison
• Kelly Brook
• Michelle
• Sophie Anderton
• Leilani
• Jerri Byrne
• Jo Hicks
• Victoria Silvstedt
• Lucy Becker
• Abi Titmuss

The interior photographs confirm that this is a substantial multi-page feature rather than simply a cover tease. One visible spread is headed “Caught On The Beach – Bikini Babes Special” and includes several different models photographed at beach locations.

Ricky Gervais

The front cover prominently advertises Ricky Gervais, with the headline “My Weird Year” and “Ricky Gervais Writes For Nuts.”

The contents page confirms a dedicated feature covering his reflections on the year, giving the issue additional appeal to collectors of British comedy and early-2000s television memorabilia.

Simon Pegg

Another substantial entertainment feature is Simon Pegg, listed around page 38.

The contents specifically reference:

• Shaun of the Dead
• Quentin Tarantino
• Comedy
• Film discussion

This gives the issue strong crossover interest for fans of British comedy and film from the period.

Football Content

Football occupies a considerable part of the magazine, with the contents showing features including:

• Chris Kamara
• Harry Redknapp
• Patrick Vieira
• Football's Fittest Fans
• Ring Of Truth
• Soccer Skills
• Jeff Stelling statistics/features

A large Newcastle United image is visible on the opening contents spread, while the football section covers players, managers, statistics and humorous football-related material.

Other Features & Contents

Other visible editorial material includes:

• Steve Irwin
• Dave Courtney
• Christmas gift guide
• Gadgets
• Cars and motoring
• Range Rover feature
• Television guide
• Reviews
• Jokes
• Letters
• Top Tens
• Reader material
• Competitions
• Fashion and lifestyle content
• Christmas-themed Nuts editorial material

The issue also carries a “Voted Best New Magazine of the Year – BSME Awards 2004” emblem within the contents section, placing it firmly within the magazine's early and highly recognisable period.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Nuts
• Full Date: 10-16 December 2004
• Cover Price: £1.20
• Main Featured Model: Sophie Howard
• Major Theme: Girls on the Beach / Winter Warmers
• Other Featured Names: Lucy Pinder, Nell McAndrew, Jennifer Ellison, Kelly Brook, Sophie Anderton, Ricky Gervais, Simon Pegg
• Language: English
• Format: Weekly men's entertainment magazine
• SKU: 1492

Condition

Pre-owned magazine with visible age, storage and handling wear. Please inspect all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

From the photographs:

• Front cover remains complete and highly presentable with strong colour
• Noticeable general surface rubbing and light scratches from storage/handling
• Spine shows visible rubbing, scuffing and wear, particularly toward the upper and lower sections
• Several small creases are visible around the cover edges
• Top-right corner has noticeable creasing/folding and edge wear
• Top edge shows some minor waviness and handling wear
• Bottom edge and corners have rubbing consistent with age
• Interior pages shown remain attached and readable
• Some interior pages show light edge/corner curling and general handling
• Centre fold areas show normal opening/reading wear
• Colours throughout the interior remain strong
• No major detached section is visible in the supplied photographs
• Rear cover remains attached and shows light edge and corner wear

Overall this is a used but collectable example, with the main flaws being general surface wear, spine rubbing and some corner/edge creasing rather than any obvious catastrophic damage.

Collector Interest

This issue should have particular appeal to collectors of Sophie Howard, Lucy Pinder, early Nuts Magazine, British glamour magazines, Ricky Gervais, Simon Pegg, Shaun of the Dead and mid-2000s British popular culture.

The combination of the substantial Sophie Howard feature, multi-model beach special, comedy interviews, football coverage and Christmas-period content makes it a particularly representative early Nuts issue.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed carefully to help protect it during transit.

Depending on the finished parcel size, protection may include stiff cardboard, bubble wrap and/or a suitable cardboard box. Particular attention will be given to protecting the spine, corners and outer edges to reduce the risk of bending, crushing or additional handling damage.

SKU 1492