Playboy Playmate Video Calendar Collection-the ... ((top)) May 2026
Title: "Sensual Years: A Playboy Playmate Calendar Collection"
The Playboy Playmate Video Calendar Collection has become a staple among Playboy enthusiasts and collectors. Many fans eagerly anticipate the annual release, and the collection has become a nostalgic reminder of the iconic Playboy brand.
Julie Lynn Cialini
Often called the "Crown Jewel" of the collection, the 1995 VHS release marked a turning point. It featured (Miss January) and Shae Marks (Miss May). This was the first year Playboy included "behind-the-scenes" bloopers at the end of the tape. The production budget was reportedly $500,000—massive for a direct-to-video release at the time. Playboy Playmate Video Calendar Collection-The ...
The style of the videos shifted over the years to match contemporary trends: It featured (Miss January) and Shae Marks (Miss May)
While the collection may not be as widely available as it once was, it remains a testament to the enduring appeal of the Playboy brand and the iconic Playmates who have graced its pages over the years. The style of the videos shifted over the
1986
While Playboy began publishing print calendars in 1958, the video series officially launched in with the volume for the upcoming 1987 year. The videos are distinct from the magazine; while they feature the same Playmates, the "months" assigned to models in the video often differ from their original magazine centerfold appearances.
If you approach this with irony, it’s a masterpiece of late-90s production design.