Nuts Magazine 2-8 March 2012 Imogen Thomas Stacey Massey BMW M6 SKU 1565

Nuts Magazine – 2–8 March 2012 – Imogen Thomas, Stacey Massey, BMW M6 & 2012 Football Survey

Original UK edition of Nuts magazine dated 2–8 March 2012, featuring Welsh television personality and model Imogen Thomas as the main cover star.

This issue includes an exclusive Imogen Thomas photographic feature and interview, a separate Stacey Massey feature, coverage of the new BMW M6, the magazine's 2012 football survey, sports journalism, celebrity news and regular entertainment sections.

An interesting example of early-2010s British men's weekly magazine culture, combining celebrity photography, football, motoring and humour.

Front Cover – Imogen Thomas

The front cover prominently features Imogen Thomas, photographed with long dark hair against a light-coloured studio background.

The main cover headline promotes an exclusive new photographic shoot and identifies Imogen as the "Queen of Wales".

The design features the familiar red Nuts masthead, oversized black lettering and bright orange promotional panels.

A smaller photograph of Imogen appears towards the upper-left side of the cover, alongside an exclusive-shoot announcement.

Imogen Thomas was widely recognised for her appearance on Big Brother and her subsequent work as a television personality and model.

This issue is particularly relevant to collectors of Imogen Thomas memorabilia and original British celebrity magazines.

Imogen Thomas – Exclusive Feature – Page 46

The main Imogen Thomas feature begins on page 46.

The photographed opening spread carries the headline "Imogen bares all!" and promotes an exclusive interview with the Welsh celebrity.

The feature includes several large colour photographs.

The opening photograph shows Imogen with long dark hair, photographed against a bright studio background while holding a white draped fabric covering.

The facing page contains additional softly lit fashion and glamour photographs.

Another photographed page shows Imogen seated on a pale, textured rug against a white background.

The photography uses light colours, minimal backgrounds and a soft studio style, contrasting with the bold typography of the magazine's regular editorial pages.

A small accompanying sports-related panel references Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs.

The feature is one of the principal attractions of this issue, particularly for collectors interested in Imogen Thomas and early-2010s British celebrity photography.

Stacey Massey – Page 32

The magazine includes a separate illustrated feature dedicated to Stacey Massey.

The contents page promotes the feature with the headline "It's Stacey Massey!" and confirms its starting page as 32.

The photographed interior spread shows Stacey with long blonde hair, wearing glasses and a bright pink cropped jumper with a large letter design.

The photographs use a vivid purple studio background.

The opening page includes a large portrait, while the facing page contains two additional photographs showing alternative poses and styling.

The feature's introductory text references Stacey as the "Massey-meister General" and promotes an interview covering her personality and interests.

This is another notable feature for collectors of British glamour magazines from the early 2010s.

BMW M6 – Page 16

The magazine includes a motoring feature introducing the new 552bhp BMW M6.

The car is advertised on the front cover and prominently illustrated across the contents pages.

A large photograph shows the rear of an orange-red BMW M6, including its distinctive rear lights, quad exhaust outlets, BMW badge and M6 identification.

The feature is particularly relevant to collectors of BMW M-series performance cars and early-2010s motoring journalism.

Nuts 2012 Football Survey – Page 36

A major feature of this issue is the Nuts 2012 Football Survey.

The survey is prominently advertised across the bottom of the front cover and listed in the contents on page 36.

The magazine also includes several football-related articles and regular sporting features.

Football and Sports Coverage

The photographed contents pages confirm:

• Page 36 – Nuts Football Survey.

• Page 42 – Chiddy Bang.

• Page 74 – England vs Holland, Darren Bent's preview.

• Page 76 – Kammy's Column.

• Page 78 – Thierry Henry's Fantastic Fish Tank.

• Page 80 – Nuts About Sport.

• Page 81 – Quote Me On That!

• Page 83 – The Nuts Lip-Reader.

• Page 84 – Ring Of Truth.

• Page 85 – Outside The Box.

The contents page features a large photograph of an England footballer celebrating during an international match.

The issue provides an interesting snapshot of football coverage during the build-up to the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament.

Chiddy Bang – Page 42

A feature concerning American hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang.

The contents page includes a photograph of the performers.

This is an interesting inclusion for collectors of early-2010s hip-hop and contemporary music journalism.

Additional News and Entertainment

The photographed contents page confirms the following articles:

• Page 4 – Toni from Take Me Out Bares All!

• Page 8 – Exploding Bridge!

• Page 10 – Nuts Plays Sleeping Dogs in Hong Kong!

• Page 12 – It's Tulisa in a Bikini!

• Page 14 – Russia's Extreme Urban Climbing Craze.

• Page 16 – Introducing the New 552bhp BMW M6.

• Page 18 – Rude News.

• Page 20 – Man With Half a Head!

The Sleeping Dogs coverage is particularly interesting as the game was released later in 2012.

Regular Magazine Sections

The issue also contains the magazine's regular entertainment and reader features:

• Page 21 – Would You?

• Page 22 – Jim Jefferies.

• Page 23 – Don't Look!

• Page 25 – Sex Advice From A Fit Lesbian.

• Page 26 – Letters.

• Page 27 – Pets Win Prizes.

• Page 28 – Jokes.

• Page 30 – Camera Phone Comedy.

• Page 31 – Tweets Of The Week.

• Page 54 – TV Guide.

• Page 58 – Reviews.

• Page 60 – Fashion.

• Page 63 – Nuts Gear.

• Page 65 – Stuff I Like.

• Page 66 – Bedroom Babes.

• Page 69 – Our Postbag.

• Page 71 – Ladies Confess.

• Page 73 – Pop Out In Public.

• Page 90 – Pub Ammo.

These sections provide an interesting snapshot of British popular culture, consumer technology, humour and men's lifestyle journalism in 2012.

Inside the Nuts Office

The photographed contents page includes a behind-the-scenes section featuring members of the magazine's editorial team.

One photograph shows staff testing a Domino's Barbecue Stuffed Crust pizza.

Another photograph shows two men posing together, with a caption referring to a T-shirt-wearing record attempt.

This adds further period character to the magazine.

Back Cover – The Three Musketeers Advertisement

The back cover features an advertisement for the 2011 film The Three Musketeers, starring Matthew Macfadyen, Logan Lerman, Ray Stevenson, Luke Evans and other cast members.

The advertisement promotes the film's DVD and 3D Blu-ray release.

The design features the film's principal characters against a dramatic background of flames, with images of the DVD and Blu-ray packaging.

An interesting original film advertisement from the early-2010s home entertainment market.

Collector Appeal

An original March 2012 issue of Nuts magazine featuring Imogen Thomas and Stacey Massey, alongside BMW M6 coverage, football features, celebrity interviews and contemporary entertainment.

Particularly relevant to collectors of Imogen Thomas, Stacey Massey, British celebrity magazines, BMW M-series cars, football and early-2010s popular culture.

IMPORTANT – Original Extras and Promotional Items

Any originally supplied free gifts, promotional items, separate supplements, loose inserts or additional accessories are no longer included.

The sale is for the photographed magazine and its remaining bound contents only.

No additional original promotional items are supplied.

Packaging and Delivery

UK orders: The magazine will be carefully packaged and dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International orders: The magazine will be packaged in a cardboard mailing-size box to provide additional protection during international transit.

Please examine all supplied photographs carefully, as they show the actual magazine being offered for sale.

Condition: Pre-owned magazine – visible age-related handling wear, minor creasing and surface rubbing.

This original March 2012 issue shows signs of previous reading, handling and storage.

The following assessment is based on all seven supplied photographs.

Front Cover

The front cover retains its original red, orange, black and cream design, with Imogen Thomas's photograph and the main headlines clearly visible.

There is noticeable general surface wear, including light scuffs, rubbing and small handling marks.

The left-hand edge, near the spine, shows visible rubbing and minor whitening.

The upper-left corner displays slight bending and edge wear.

The lower-left corner has some minor softening and rubbing.

The bottom edge shows light wear, particularly around the corners.

Some faint creases and surface impressions are visible across the cover.

The main cover photograph and printed text remain clear.

Spine and Binding

The spine is visible along the left edge of the front cover and in the photograph of the closed magazine.

There is light-to-moderate rubbing along the spine, including minor surface abrasion.

The magazine has been opened for photography, and the photographed interior pages remain attached.

No complete separation of the spine is apparent in the supplied images.

Interior Pages

The photographed contents page, Stacey Massey feature and Imogen Thomas feature retain clear printed text and colour photographs.

The pages display natural curvature around the central binding.

Some minor handling-related waviness and light creasing are visible towards the edges.

The Stacey Massey spread remains bright, with the pink and purple colour scheme clearly visible.

The Imogen Thomas photographs retain their original soft studio appearance.

The final photographed interior page shows minor curvature and light handling wear along the outer edge.

Corners and Edges

There is visible light wear along the magazine's outer edges.

Some corners show slight bending, rubbing and softening.

The magazine does not lie completely flat in every photograph, consistent with previous handling.

Back Cover

The Three Musketeers advertisement remains clearly visible.

There are minor surface marks and light scuffing across the back cover.

The outer edges show some rubbing, particularly near the spine.

The back cover also shows slight curvature in the photograph.

No major tear is apparent.

Overall Assessment

A collectable original March 2012 issue of Nuts in pre-owned condition.

The main visible imperfections are light cover scuffing, rubbing along the spine and edges, slightly worn corners, minor creasing and general handling marks.

The photographed interior pages remain readable, and the Imogen Thomas and Stacey Massey features retain their original colour photography.

No major tears or detached pages are evident in the supplied photographs. However, the entire magazine has not been shown page by page, so the condition and completeness of every interior page cannot be guaranteed from the images alone.

Any originally supplied separate free gifts, promotional items, loose supplements or additional accessories are not included.

Please study all supplied photographs carefully before purchasing. They form part of the condition description, and the magazine pictured is the actual item you will receive.