Son’s birthday gift - worried reflection on friendship

[Hellokitty82]

So maybe I’m over thinking this
Son started school in September his birthday was a week or so ago and we decided to throw him a party.
Decided on 12 friends (min number for party venue) - all 12 coming so far so good.
1 boy (who my son is good friends with) came. We’d met at a playgroup and now they’re at school together. We also meet for play dates.

When it was his birthday I asked his Mum (my friend) what he’d like and she said “he loves paw patrol” and I bought a toy it was £12.99 which I considered ok as they were putting on a party etc etc - and they are good friends.

Then it’s my son’s birthday - she didn’t think to ask (and we see each other daily, have coffee some days, trips to the park, play dates) and she comes to his party with a Poundland special.

My son was a bit like “what’s this mummy” as it wasn’t age appropriate or anything he would be remotely interested in (I’d seen them myself in the poundshop!)

Now I’m not a grabby person at all and I don’t give to receive but AIBU about this?? They are very well off - big house, holiday home, nice cars, so it’s not a financial thing but she’s been quite off with me past couple of weeks since the party and I’m now worried the rubbish gift is a reflection on how she sees our friendship??

What do people think??

My goodness this does not qualify as a problem. I will be hosting my DCs 4th birthday soon. We are asking for no presents please. For environmental reasons and because we are not big on consumerism.
Does it really matter? Why do you expect a present anyway? Surely if you are hosting a party for your child, it is important to teach them that it is the guests and experience that matter, not the gifts.

It sounds like you're more the type to make effort in general... Lesson learnt, not everyone feels the same as u...Next time don't bother.

I tend to get gifts when they are dead cheap reducded. I've got items for £1.75 in the sainsburys sale but perfectly good and stocked up and ar tesco reduced for 3 pounds with some chocolates especially if its multiple partys it can get quite expensive.