FHM Magazine June 2003 Rare Alyson Hannigan Sarah Michelle Gellar Eliza Dushku

Original FHM Magazine – June 2003 – Issue 33, presented as an FHM Special Collector’s Edition celebrating The Girls of Buffy.

This is a particularly strong early-2000s celebrity issue, with the front cover devoted to Alyson Hannigan and the female cast of Buffy, while the internal feature includes a substantial selection of actresses associated with the series.

For collectors of Buffy memorabilia, Alyson Hannigan, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Eliza Dushku, Charisma Carpenter, vintage FHM magazines and early-2000s celebrity publications, this is one of the more distinctive themed FHM issues.

⭐ THE GIRLS OF BUFFY – MAJOR FEATURE

The main attraction is the large “Girls of Buffy” tribute.

The front cover prominently names:

• Alyson Hannigan
• Sarah Michelle Gellar
• Charisma Carpenter
• Eliza Dushku

The fold-open collector-style front section also visibly includes:

• Julie Benz
• Clare Kramer
• Emma Caulfield

The internal contents page identifies “The Girls of Buffy” as a substantial feature beginning around page 103, while Alyson Hannigan receives the dedicated cover-girl feature around page 132.

That makes this much more desirable for a Buffy collector than an issue where one of the actresses only receives a small mention.

⭐ SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION COVER

A major feature of this copy is the unusual opening / fold-out front-cover design.

The masthead itself states:

“FHM SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION! OPEN HERE >>>>”

When opened, the cover expands into a much larger presentation featuring additional photographs of the Buffy actresses, including a large image of Julie Benz alongside smaller images of several other cast members.

This fold-out presentation is still present with this copy, which is particularly important from a collector's perspective.

⭐ OTHER FAMOUS NAMES

The photographed contents also show additional celebrity and entertainment material including:

• Lars Ulrich / Metallica
• Jason Biggs
• Jack LaLanne
• Jessica York

There is also a sizeable feature covering the 25 Greatest Scenes in Movie History, together with the usual FHM mixture of entertainment, celebrity, humour, lifestyle, technology, fashion and motoring.

MAGAZINE DETAILS

Publication: FHM
Issue: 33
Full Date: June 2003
Edition: US Edition / UK-distributed copy
Special Edition: FHM Special Collector’s Edition
Main Cover Star: Alyson Hannigan
Major Theme: The Girls of Buffy
Other Featured Actresses: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Charisma Carpenter, Eliza Dushku, Julie Benz, Clare Kramer, Emma Caulfield
Language: English
Format: Original physical magazine

CONDITION – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible age, storage and handling wear. This is not a mint copy.

Considering its age and the more complicated fold-open collector’s cover, the magazine still presents very well and the special cover mechanism remains intact.

Front Cover

The main cover remains bright, colourful and highly displayable, with Alyson Hannigan's photograph and the Buffy-related wording all clear.

Visible condition points include:

• General surface rubbing and light marks
• Small scratches consistent with handling
• Edge rubbing
• Corner wear
• Some light creasing
• Minor curling along portions of the outer cover
• Wear around the fold/opening sections
• Original price/barcode sticker remains attached to the lower-right area

There is no attempt here to disguise the age of the magazine; it has clearly been handled and stored previously.

SPECIAL FOLD-OUT / OPENING COVER

The unusual collector’s opening front cover is still present.

This is worth highlighting because it forms a major part of this particular issue.

From the supplied photographs:

• The opening panel remains attached
• The large Julie Benz image displays strongly
• Smaller actress photographs remain clearly visible
• Fold lines naturally show some age and handling
• There is some rubbing/creasing around the folding areas
• The overall presentation remains very good for a magazine over two decades old

Collectors should study the photographs carefully because the condition of this unusual cover construction is considerably more important than on an ordinary single-cover magazine.

INTERIOR

The photographed internal pages appear generally:

• Bright
• Clean for age
• Clearly readable
• Colourful
• Securely bound

The contents and feature pages shown retain very good print quality.

Normal age-related handling marks, small edge creases or minor imperfections may be present elsewhere throughout the magazine.

SPINE / BINDING

The spine appears intact and functional, with the magazine holding together normally in the photographs.

Some light rubbing and storage wear is visible around the spine and adjoining edges.

REAR COVER

The rear is shown in the supplied photographs and displays a full-page watch advertisement.

Visible wear includes:

• General surface marks
• Light rubbing
• Edge wear
• Minor corner wear
• Some curvature consistent with storage

Overall this is best described as a good vintage collector / reading copy with visible age-related wear, with the major attraction being that the unusual Special Collector’s Edition opening Buffy cover remains present.

Please study all supplied photographs carefully before purchasing, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact magazine being supplied.

POSTAGE & PACKAGING

The magazine will be packed carefully to help minimise movement, bending and impact while in transit.

Because this particular issue has an unusual fold-out / opening collector’s cover, additional attention will be given to protecting the front panels and fold areas.

Depending on the finished parcel size, protection will include sturdy cardboard and/or bubble wrap, with particular care around the:

• Front and rear covers
• Collector’s fold-out section
• Spine
• Corners
• Outer edges

The magazine will be packed securely inside suitable outer packaging so that it is not simply placed loose into a mailing bag.

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