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The pictorial had a distinctly "California" vibe, even though Thomas was an Illinois native at heart. The setting was casual and breezy: white interiors, billowing curtains, and an overwhelming sense of morning freshness. In her gatefold image, Thomas is seen kneeling on a plush white chair, her body turned toward the camera with a look of welcoming confidence. She was the girl next door, amplified to an impossible degree of glamour. nicki thomas playmate of the month for march 1977 new