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to think that I might still be able to find a small monkey toy to replace the one my ds lost 3 three years ago?

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lovessummer · 15/05/2014 19:59

DS loves monkeys and has collected them since he was tiny. This one was his favourite- it used to be mine, and was over 20 years old so they don’t sell them any more. He somehow took it into town with him and lost it well over three years ago now. He’s now 6. But at regular intervals since then he has cried again about losing it. The latest time was this week. I have scoured the internet, ebay and car boot sales but have never been able to find one. I tried contacting the shop it was bought from but that hit a deadend too. I think it was a ‘russ’ something. The actual monkey was about the size of a toddler’s hand- it was tiny, probably only about 4 inches long and it was filled with tiny beans.

I know I need to let it go, and I know its one of life’s lessons, but I would so love to track one down for him. If anyone has any bright ideas or has one of these monkleys (I would pay obviously!!), please let me know

to think that I might still be able to find a small monkey toy to replace the one my ds lost 3 three years ago?

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DoItTooJulia · 19/05/2014 21:27

What a brilliant thread!

Ewieindwie1 · 19/05/2014 21:26

Loved reading this - gosh, the determination was incredible!

(Wipes away little tear quickly)

londonrach · 19/05/2014 21:24

Love a story with a happy ending x

BridgeOfWhys · 19/05/2014 21:17

Well done Jinkle. The power of mumsnet!

ShevelKnievel · 19/05/2014 20:59

I am so pleased I clicked in this thread

nostress · 19/05/2014 20:34

Yeah! Please update with your sons reaction when he arrives!

50KnockingonabiT · 19/05/2014 20:29

I'm such a wuss, welling up here

Well done everyone, especially jinkle

Retropear · 19/05/2014 20:22

Rhinos love your name.

RhinosAreFatUnicorns · 19/05/2014 20:12

Yay - brilliant :)

jinkle · 19/05/2014 20:10

Hooray! I'm so pleased it's him. When I saw the photo I felt sure I used to have a monkey like that, all my old soft toys were in storage so didn't want to say anything in case I was wrong but managed to have a look today and so I'm really pleased it's the right kind of monkey!

I don't check AIBU that often so is complete coincidence I saw it really but very pleased I did and that this little monkey will hopefully make your son happy. I'll tell him to start thinking of what to put in his letter!

Catsize · 19/05/2014 20:09

Yeay!!!!!

MimsyBorogroves · 19/05/2014 20:05

I love these threads.

NorksEnormous · 19/05/2014 20:04

Aww how lovely!

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lovessummer · 19/05/2014 20:02

It's him!!!!!!!! Jinkle I love you! (I love everyone else too- you have all been so kind, its been so heartwarming).
I can't believe it. (Was just sitting down to do some work and thought I would have one quick check before I started to see if there were any updates- with no real hope of there being any news. Abandoning work now- too excited!).
Yes love the idea of a letter with him saying what he's been up to over the last three years (as wouldn't want to risk unpicking the hat in case it leaves holes). I'll PM you Jinkle. Thank you sooooo much.
I really am staggered by everyone's kindness and help. Seriously.
I'd better go now- feeling very emotional!

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Retropear · 19/05/2014 19:02

Pretty sure that is him(the red mouth is the clincher),my dsis is working silly hours at the moment so may not see.Will ring and leave a message to let her know.She'll be thrilled.

The Christmassy letter sounds fab,grandma is a great seamstress so could easily detach said hat if needs be after arrival.

I once bought and sent somebody on here a blue kangaroo out of stock everywhere else.It must be karma!

Thank you so much!

nostress · 19/05/2014 18:48

Fingers crossed!

jinkle · 19/05/2014 18:45

I hope it is him. I used to collect monkeys in the 1990s (have lots of the other ones posted in this thread too!) and he's a Russ so I think there's a good chance he's right.

BridgeOfWhys · 19/05/2014 18:38

That is definitely him.

EduCated · 19/05/2014 18:24

Oh my goodness, is that really him?

AMillionNameChangesLater · 19/05/2014 18:13

How lovely Jinkle

mumteedum · 19/05/2014 18:12

Ahhh jinkle well done

jinkle · 19/05/2014 17:51

I think I may have found your monkey! The only problem is that since he was last with you three years ago he has spent a lot of time in the North Pole helping Father Christmas. He now insists on wearing a Christmas hat. I think I might be able to remove it but he seems quite attached to it so I'm not 100% sure. I'm happy to try, or your son might be excited to receive him along with a letter explaining where he has been and what he has been doing in the North Pole since he's been gone?

Let me know if you think he is the right monkey (albeit a new Christmasy version) and I'm sure he'd be thrilled to go and live with you again! :)

mumteedum · 19/05/2014 13:02

6 inches so length of my palm. Hopeful! :)

Marley the monkey from fiesta toys. www.stuffedsafari.com/Marley-the-Plush-Monkey-Lil-Buddies-by-Fiesta-p/fa-a35209.htm

KatoPotato · 19/05/2014 12:06

Anything like this guy?

EduCated · 19/05/2014 12:02

This is the longest of long shots, but this is the little reindeer I mentioned. Does it look a similar style/size/material? I remember them having lots of animals in the same range, and I have a photo now of the label, in case that gives any leads to tracking down the same line!

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