Kim Kardashian has now become a household name.  And where will this household name end up?  Of course - in the bathrooms of millions of young (and old) men.  Playboy Magazine - the brand synonymous with sex has enticed (lol) Kim Kardashian (aka Big Ass) to grace the pages of Playboy Magazine.  Who’s next - the drug crazed skank Amy Winehouse?

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Sure you see all of the logos all over the place, but do you really know all that there is to know about the power of Playboy Magazine? This is a publication that has broken every barrier that has been placed in its path since way back in winter of 1953 when the very first issue was published. Once you learn more about it you will find that it is easy to see just why the famous bunny logo can be found all over the world in stores, on websites, clothing and so much more. Over the many years that Playboy has been in business, there have been hundreds of beautiful women to grace the pages of all sorts of regular issues as well as special publications. Such beauties as Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith, Stephanie Seymour, Lisa Matthews and Shannon Tweed have all been featured in amazing pictorials in the past. Add to that the popularity of their online presence and you have a real force to be reckoned with that is always a staple in the world of men’s magazines. Once you are introduced into the wonderful world of Playboy Magazine, you are guaranteed to fall in love with each and every issue that is packed from cover to cover with stunning women, great stories, interesting reviews and so much more. You can take part in collecting various issues that are of interest to you to help grow a selection that you can be proud to show all of your friends and even future generations of the men in your family.

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If there is one thing you can say about Playboy Magazine, it is that it is a publication that has really been able to stand up to the test of time. Since the very first edition of the magazine rolled off of the presses many years ago, it has been able to grasp new readers with incredible style and plenty of intrigue. Over the years, there have been millions of beautiful reasons to look through the pages of Playboy magazine. If you happened to miss even one, you have your chance to go back and order it for your very own collection.

From Marilyn Monroe to Pamela Anderson, Playboy Magazine really has a knack for finding some of the loveliest women to be featured each and every month. Not only that, but you can always look forward to every single issue being filled with all of the latest information on what is hot in the world of entertainment, sports and much more. Complete with stories, consumer reports and of course an endless supply of gorgeous women, Playboy Magazine is one of those publications that has really been able to outlast all of the rest.

Keeping up with the times has been crucial in terms of Playboy Magazine’s success. This is the best time for you to get your hands on previous copies of the magazine before they are gone and never to be found again! Whether you are looking for an issue with a special Playmate of the Year or one that includes a photo shoot from a favorite model, you have the chance to order it online.

Ursula Andress Of all the women who have come in and out of James Bond’s life, non can be more memorable than the image of the beautiful Ursula Andress emerging from the ocean, clad in a white bikini, wet blonde hair brushed sexily back, shell in hand, a ten inch shell knife clipped to her waist and singing a calypso.

Ursula Andress was born in Berne, Switzerland on March 19th 1936 to a Swiss mother Anna and father, Rolph, who was born in Germany and became a diplomat during the Second World War during which time he disappeared and was never seen again. Ursula was one of six children having one brother and four sisters.

Not a dumb blonde, Ursula is fluent in several languages including French, English, Italian and German, but as a free spirit, at the age of just 17, she disappeared from her home in Berne with a French actor, who took her to Rome, where Andress began her career as a model posing for artists. Her parents called Interpol to search for her but Ursula kept herself on course and soon found herself at the Cinecitta studios, where she appeared as an extra for some minor films, mainly comedies which were usually on the raunchy side.

After a chance meeting with Marlon Brando, and upon his advice, she moved her life to Hollywood.

In 1957, at the age of 20 Ursula married her first and only husband, actor and director John Derek who was ten years her senior, and who would later attract several more of the world’s most beautiful women, including Linda Evans and Bo Derek. The marriage ended in divorce just nine years later after Ursula had an affair with the French actor and star of her movie, Les tribulations d’un chinois en Chine, Jean-Paul Belmondo. She has maintained that Derek was actually the love of her life.

Her big break came in 1962 when she was cast as Honey Ryder in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, taken from the book of the same name by author Ian Fleming. Her rise from the sea in the movie, as James Bond’s, played at that time by Sean Connery, love interest was thought to have been inspired by Botticelli’s painting, ‘The Birth of Venus.’

In 1963, for her performance in Dr. No, she was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Promising Female Newcomer. As the first ever Bond Girl, Ursula has been considered the best actress to perform the role of James Bond’s love interest. Other famous actresses who have played the role of a Bond Girl are, British actresses Diana Rigg and Honor Blackman, Halle Berry, Eva Green, Maude Adams and Barbara Carrera.

Many of the Bond Gils have gone on to appear in Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Magazine, such as Halle Berry, Ursula Andress, Maude Adams and Barbara Carrera.

In 1963 Ursula starred with Anita Ekberg on the set of ‘4 for Texas’, with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, who played cowboys in this western movie. Her next high profile leading man would be Elvis Presley in Fun in Acapulco.

The next year, she worked for the first time with her husband, John Derek in Nightmare in the Sun and this time her leading man was Sammy Davis Jr. She followed 1963 with another excellent year when she starred in the comedy What’s New Pussycat?, with a memorable theme song by Welsh singer Tom Jones and was accompanied by the acting talents of Peter Sellers, Peter OToole and Woody Allen.

In 1967 Ursula made her second appearance as a Bond Girl, In Casino Royale, as Vesper Lynd, later to be played by Eva Green in the 2006 remake of the movie starring Daniel Craig as James Bond.

During her single years in Hollywood, Ursula dated several high profile actors including, Warren Beatty, Ryan ONeal, Sean Connery, Marlon Brando, John DeLorean, Dennis Hopper, James Dean and in 1979 while on the set of Clash of the Titans, starring Sir Laurence Olivier, she met Harry Hamlin, with whom she had a son, Dimitri in 1981. She was 43 and Hamlin was 27 years old at the time.

Long after her career as a Bond Girl, Ursula has continued to be recognized as an icon in the role and in 1995 she was chosen by Empire magazine as one of the “100 Sexiest Stars in film history, and in 2003, in a UK Survey, her entrance in Dr. No was voted number one in “the 100 Greatest Sexy Moments.

“Ursula now divides her time between her homes in Rome and the United States.

Brooke Burke is an American television personality and model best known for moving up from her model position as the girl from the Bally’s Total Fitness ads to the tour guide on E!’s popular travel series, Wild On!

She is the fourth of seven children parents Donna and George Burke had together. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Burke spent most of her childhood in Tucson, Arizona, where its been said that she developed her love of the desert. She was born on September 8, 1971.

During her childhood, Burke had dreams of becoming a drummer in a rock and roll band. Instead, she went to UCLA where she studied broadcast journalism.

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This vegetarian is a former Playboy Playmate of the Year and boasts several acting credits. She is best known, however, for her marriage to one America’s leading ladies’ men.  

Kimberly Conrad (the Hefner would be added later) was born on August 6, 1963, in the Southern United States. Growing up, the Conrads divided their time between Nevada and British Columbia, leading the Canadian media to mistakenly report that Conrad was a native of Canada. 

The tall, thin, and undeniably gorgeous blonde had her first taste of fame when she was named as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month in 1988. The following year, in 1989, she earned the title of Playmate of the Year. Other ladies that have held this title include the late Anna Nicole Smith; Jenny McCarthy, the current playmate of Jim Carrey; and Corrina Harney. 

The publicity surrounding Conrad at this time, including the release of calendars and videos featuring the Southern beauty, also allowed her to appear on The Howard Stern Show. The short-lived television series was hosted of course by the now iconic and controversial shock-radio host Howard Stern. She also appeared in a single episode of Highway to Heaven, the successful 1980s television series starring Michael Landon and Victor French. 

Despite her success as a model, it is her personal life for which Kimberly Conrad is best known. In 1989, she married Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy. The media pounced on the event, vocalizing their doubts that the Hef could ever settle on just one woman. Known for being promiscuous, his past loves have included a long list of Playmates including Shannon Tweed, Brande Broderick, and Patti McGuire, along with many, many others.  

Despite media and public doubts, the couple’s marriage lasted ten years, which was impressive for the notorious womanizer. In fact, reports often suggest that Conrad was the one to stray from the marriage, while Hugh remained loyal. They had two children: Marston and Cooper, before their separation in 1999.

 Despite the fact that the couple has been separated for several years now, fascination with Kimberly and Hugh’s relationship persists. Conrad has participated in several recent documentaries surrounding her life at the mansion, and a television movie titled Hefner: Unauthorized was released at the time of their separation in 1999. Rebecca Romijn plays Kimberly Conrad, the only woman it seems, who successfully tamed the wild Hugh Hefner for any length of time.

During her successful career, the beautiful Kiana has added a multitude of titles to her portfolio. Cheerleader, actress, model, television show host, virtuoso piano player, and wife and mother are just a few words to describe the star. 

Kiana Tom was born on March 14, 1965, in Maui, Hawaii. Kiana is part Chinese, Hawaiian, and Irish, and her name means calm water. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, the popular California football team.  

Much of Tom’s career has been focused on the fitness industry, earning her the nickname ESPN Fitness Queen. She began working with the fitness industry in 1988 as a host for the instructional fitness serious BodyShaping. Focusing on weight training, cardiovascular health, and proper nutrition, the long-running series has also included among its hosts Jennifer Dempster and Cory Everson. Supermodel Kathy Ireland also made occasional cameo appearances on the series. 

In 1995, Kiana capitalized on her success and audience appeal to host her own fitness series. Kiana’s Flex Appeal also focused on the principles of good health through regular exercise and proper diet. Since hosting her own show, Tom has gone on to develop her own fitness franchise. Her signature line includes fitness books, clothing, and instructional videos. She has hosted the Fitness America Pageant Series on television, and her contributions to the world of fitness and exercise have been recognized by the United States Sports Academy and several publications. She received the United States Sports Academy Eisenhower Award, and high profile publications like USA Today, Fit Magazine, and Cosmopolitan, have praised both the quality of her advice and television broadcasts. 

Aside from her position as reigning fitness queen, Kiana has also appeared in Playboy, joining the ranks of other Playmates like Jenny McCarthy, Pamela Anderson, and Donna D Errico. In 2002, she appeared not only on the cover of the magazine, but also in a nude pictorial between the covers. She co-hosted the ESPN X Games, which features competitions in less-conventional sports like BMX biking and skateboarding. Kiana has also found her way on to the big screen with a co-starring role in the 1999 film Universal Soldier: The Return. The action-packed, sci-fi film also starred Jean-Claude Van Damme and Michael Jai White. 

In her personal life, Kiana is also a wife and mother. She was married in March of 2002 to Dennis Breshears. She met the fireman when she sought help after being bitten by a dog. The couple has had two daughters: Anelalani, born in 2002 and Asialea, born in 2006. But don’t expect this new mom to exit the spotlight just yet. She still has dreams of being a superstar, and fans will probably be seeing her beautiful and exotic face and body for a long time to come.

This former professional wrestler was named Diva of the Decade, and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) named her Babe of the Year an impressive three times. She retired from professional wrestling in September of 2006. This ultra-fit Canadian beauty has claimed a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for holding more titles than any other female wrestler. 

Trish Stratus was born Patricia Anne Stratigias on December 18, 1975, in Richmond Hill, Ontario. She is best known for her professional wrestling career, which lasted from 2000 to 2006. 

Trish was first noticed by the WWF as a co-host for Live Audio Radio, a Canadian talk show focusing on professional wrestling. After being trained by former wrestler and pro trainer Ron Hutchinson, the die-hard Hulk Hogan fan was ready to enter the ring.  

In March of 2000, she made her first WWF appearance on an episode of Saturday Night Heat. Soon after, she took on the role of manager, a common position for new wrestlers, for Test and Prince Albert. The duo was better known as T&A. Trish was frequently dragged into the action, finding herself the target of wrestlers and teams like The Dudley Boyz, The Big Show, Chyna, and Rikishi. She teamed up with T&A to battle The Hardy Boyz and Lita. After T&A broke up at the end of the year, Trish became involved with the soap opera world of the McMahons. 

The saga had Trish becoming romantically involved with WWF Chairman Vince McMahon, who was in the process of divorcing his wife Linda. The resultant drama had Stratus facing off against Vince’s daughter, Stephanie McMahon Helmsley, and this fight was the first to really showcase Stratus’s abilities in the ring. The McMahon situation ended with a fight between Vince and son Shane, and Stratus then began focusing on wrestling full time.  

After teaming up with past rival Lita to defeat Stacy Keibler and Torrie Wilson, Trish suffered an injury the following night that would put her out of commission for four months. Her return was triumphant. She defeated Lita, Mighty Molly, Jacqueline, Ivory, and Jazz to win her first WWE Women’s Championship. 

During her remaining years as a pro wrestler, Stratus would go on to win a record seven Women’s Championships, several of those with RAW, the organization which she joined at the end of 2002. Although she lost the title briefly over the years, she always managed to win it back, and her victories include those against Lita, Molly Holly, Christy Hemme, and Melina. Her final fight took place in September of 2006. She won her final RAW match against Mickie James. It remains to be seen whether any future female wrestlers will surpass her as the world record holder for the most championship titles. 

Aside from being a high profile female wrestler, Trish is also a fitness model. The lean and in-shape Stratus has appeared on the cover of many top magazines including Total Women’s Fitness and Musclemag. She teamed up with fellow diva Stacey Lynn to release the calendar series “Dream Team.” Reportedly, Stratus was repeatedly asked to appear in Playboy (founded by Hugh Hefner) but turned down the offer.  

In her romantic life, Trish is nothing like her wrestling persona, who was frequently changing boyfriends and getting in the middle of bad situations. Her husband is Ron Fiscio; the couple married in September of 2006, after meeting in high school and dating for sixteen years.

Playboy’s 2006 Playmate of the Year, Kara Monaco, was born on February 26, 1983, in Lakeland, Florida. Growing up in Florida, Monaco enjoyed gymnastics and dance, and later on worked as a bartender and swimwear and lingerie model. Her signature drink as a cocktail slinger was called “sex with an alligator,” and was a mix of Malibu, Midori, and pineapple juice topped with Jager. Monaco also worked at the Magic Kingdom for four years, playing Cinderella, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, and the Little Mermaid in shows and parades. 

In 2004, Monaco hooked up with Playboy when she was chosen Playboy’s Sexiest Bartender of the year, and appeared on the cover of the magazine’s girls of summer edition later that year. After being named Playmate of the Month, Monaco was named Playmate of the Year in 2006, for which she received $100,000, a car, and a sports motorbike along with the title.  

For her Playmate of the Year spread, Monaco was able to contribute her own ideas for the concept. Based on a shoot previously down with Carmen Electra, Monaco was photographed on a mirror, resulting in a double image of herself.  

In 2005, Monaco branched out into appearing in a series of home fitness videos, ENVY, under the name “Vala.” A self-confessed health and fitness nut, Monaco specialized in leg toning in the video. She currently works out three to five times a week, and was also featured in FHM and Men’s Fitness magazines.  

Monaco has appeared on the E! reality TV series, The Girls Next Door, alongside the house’s three permanent fixtures, Holly Madison, Kendra Wilkinson, and Bridget Marquardt. Monaco was also previously a resident of the house, owned by Playboy patriarch, Hugh Hefner. A fan of reality television, Monaco enjoys watching The Real World, The Surreal Life, and Meet the Barkers; however, she is reluctant to star on a reality show herself, preferring to stay on the other side of the screen.  

In addition to modeling, Monaco (who is of no relation to Kelly Monaco, Miss April 1997) has also starred in the 2006 music video for Willie Wisely’s song “Stayin’ Home Again,” as well as appearing on the small screen in an episode of CSI: Miami, and a pilot for a drama about NFL cheerleaders starring Judd Nelson called Sideliners, currently being pitched to networks.  

For guys out there wondering how they can pick up a Playboy playmate, Monaco’s advice is to stay sincere. “I just want a guy to come up to me and say hi, without all the pickup lines and pretending. Just do something normal.”