Playboy Magazine, August 1999 Issue (Nell McAndrew / Tomb Raider)

This is a vintage edition of Playboy magazine, specifically the August 1999 issue. The front cover features model Nell McAndrew, identified by her association with the 'Tomb Raider' video game franchise as Lara Croft. The cover showcases McAndrew in a military-themed camouflage bikini, wearing a soldier's helmet and dog tags, set against a blue water background. The magazine's title is prominently displayed in yellow at the top. Condition-wise, the item shows significant signs of wear and age. Notable damage includes heavy creasing across the top right corner and along the spine, visible scuffing of the ink on the cover surface, and frayed edges particularly at the bottom left corner where the UPC barcode is located. There is also evident color loss and white stress marks along the spine and various surface indentations. The paper appears to be standard glossy periodical stock, though it shows softening and rounding at the corners. This issue features cultural highlights of the late 90s, including an interview with Albert Brooks and mention of American Pie's Shannon Elizabeth, making it a piece of pop culture memorabilia from the turn of the millennium.