Vinewood Souvenirs - Mark

“Vinewood Souvenirs – Mark” is a mission in the **Strangers & Freaks** series in Grand Theft Auto V, part of the Vinewood Souvenirs questline involving Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill. In this mission, Trevor Philips is tasked with retrieving a unique souvenir from Mark Fostenburg, a Vinewood celebrity.

In this mission, Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill ask Trevor to obtain a souvenir from movie star Mark Fostenburg. Trevor must locate Mark during his tennis match at the Los Santos Country Club and steal his collectible tennis racket. The mission involves stealth and quick action to avoid detection as Trevor attempts to secure the latest addition to the Vinewood-obsessed pair’s collection.

Objectives

• Locate Mark Fostenburg at the Los Santos Country Club.
• Steal Mark’s tennis racket while he is distracted.
• Avoid detection and escape the country club grounds.
• Deliver the tennis racket to Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill.

Setting

The mission takes place at the upscale Los Santos Country Club, where Mark Fostenburg is playing tennis. The luxurious setting contrasts with Trevor’s odd task of stealing a celebrity’s personal item, adding humor to the situation. The posh surroundings and quiet atmosphere increase the challenge of remaining undetected while completing the mission.

Objective 1: Infiltrate the Country Club

• Go to the Country Club: A map marker will guide Trevor to the Los Santos Country Club. Upon arrival, Trevor needs to find a way inside without attracting attention from Security or other members.
• Remain Undetected: Stealth is key to avoiding detection. Sneak past the Security guards and other players to get close to Mark Fostenburg, who is focused on his tennis game.

Objective 2: Steal the Tennis Racket

• Approach Mark: When the moment is right, Trevor must approach Mark’s position and discreetly steal his tennis racket. Mark will be too distracted to notice the theft initially, allowing Trevor to act quickly.
• Escape with the Racket: After successfully taking the racket, players must exit the country club grounds without being caught. Using stealth or a quick escape method, avoid detection to complete the task.

Objective 3: Deliver the Souvenir

• Meet Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill: After securing the racket, a map marker will guide Trevor to deliver it to Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill. As usual, the pair will express their excitement at adding another piece of celebrity memorabilia to their collection.
• Mission Complete: The mission concludes after handing over the tennis racket. The Vinewood Souvenirs questline progresses, though no immediate monetary reward is provided.

Mission Conclusion

• Cutscene: A cutscene follows, showing Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill gleefully accepting the racket as they continue their strange obsession with Vinewood celebrities.
• Rewards: No monetary reward is given, but completing the mission progresses the Vinewood Souvenirs series.

• Mark Fostenburg is a fictional parody of real-life celebrity athletes, with his wealth and status reflected in his relaxed tennis match at the exclusive country club.
• The mission humorously highlights the extreme lengths Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill are willing to go to collect even the most mundane items from Vinewood celebrities.
• Stealth is crucial in this mission, as Trevor must avoid detection by both Mark and the Security at the country club.
• The tennis racket serves as a comedic “souvenir” in the absurd list of Vinewood collectibles that Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill have requested from Trevor.