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Lightning McQueen Asda "oodie"

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christmaslist78 · 05/12/2025 16:21

My son, who is 14 with autism and still a firm believer, has just declared Santa is bringing him a Lightning McQueen "oodie".
Santa is not, Santa has looked everywhere and can not find this anywhere. It went viral on TikTok, so sold out in all Asda. There was one on Vinted for £65, it had already sold and to be honest it was only £20 something when on sale so wouldn't have wanted to pay that.
Anyone any ideas or happen to have one that they no longer want.

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:32

Thank you everyone, even if this all falls through yous have definitely given me warm fuzzies, such a great little community !!

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:33

Jugendstiel · 06/12/2025 16:32

My autistic son was obsessed with Nyan cat one year (the cartoon cat whose body is a pop tart) He begged and begged for a knitted scarf of him. I couldn't find one anywhere and asked on here. A lovely MNetter knitted a beautiful one and sent it to us. Wouldn't even let me pay. He was so thrilled. He's grown up and grown out of it now, but I still have the scarf and every time I open the cupboard to get out scarves or gloves in winter, I see it and remember her. I keep it on the off-chance some other child gets a similar obsession. I want to pass it on to someone who'd appreciate it.

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I remember this !!

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Jugendstiel · 06/12/2025 16:36

christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:33

I remember this !!

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Do you? Wow. It was years ago. Such a lovely woman. I have always wondered if she is still around. There is some exceptional kindness on MN. It has a very distorted reputation.

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:37

TheAutumnCrow · 06/12/2025 16:24

Oh crikey @christmaslist78 and @Treeforme, this is tense and exciting! We have had similar circs in our family with ASD and finding-the-right-thing in time.

There are none of the right oodies anywhere near me, but I’ll check a bit further afield just in case.

I am so glad I posted here. I was hitting brick walls everywhere but now have a glimmer of hope !!

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:39

Jugendstiel · 06/12/2025 16:36

Do you? Wow. It was years ago. Such a lovely woman. I have always wondered if she is still around. There is some exceptional kindness on MN. It has a very distorted reputation.

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I wouldnt have been sure of the character but I remember someone knitting, may have been a different thing though cause people are a lot kinder here than they would have you believe, soft hearts all round !!

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MrsSamR · 06/12/2025 16:39

Jugendstiel · 06/12/2025 16:32

My autistic son was obsessed with Nyan cat one year (the cartoon cat whose body is a pop tart) He begged and begged for a knitted scarf of him. I couldn't find one anywhere and asked on here. A lovely MNetter knitted a beautiful one and sent it to us. Wouldn't even let me pay. He was so thrilled. He's grown up and grown out of it now, but I still have the scarf and every time I open the cupboard to get out scarves or gloves in winter, I see it and remember her. I keep it on the off-chance some other child gets a similar obsession. I want to pass it on to someone who'd appreciate it.

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OMG that is lovely. Some really kind people out there. If my local Asda had some of the oodies (it's literally 10 minutes away) I'd have been there in a shot. Lovely to think you can help deliver a bit of Christmas joy to a child.

Deebee90 · 06/12/2025 16:39

Merry Christmas I’ve been able to secure the 2 . I’ll post a picture and fingers crossed it’s the right one but I think it is.

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:40

Deebee90 · 06/12/2025 16:39

Merry Christmas I’ve been able to secure the 2 . I’ll post a picture and fingers crossed it’s the right one but I think it is.

OMG !!

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Deebee90 · 06/12/2025 16:41

It’s not in the sale it’s £22 each . Won’t let me upload a picture but it’s the red one that’s one size fits all.

ItsFridayIminLoveJS · 06/12/2025 16:42

Just been into both my ASDA stores and had this thread open.. but non available im afraid
With 4 ASD Grandsons l know exactly how it is..
My fingers and toes and anything else l can cross is crossed for you.

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:42

That will be it. I'll pm you now !!

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Treeforme · 06/12/2025 16:45

Deebee90 · 06/12/2025 16:39

Merry Christmas I’ve been able to secure the 2 . I’ll post a picture and fingers crossed it’s the right one but I think it is.

Woah! Thankyou so much! I wasn’t expecting there to be any left! Merry Christmas everyone. i will pm you

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:46

Treeforme · 06/12/2025 16:45

Woah! Thankyou so much! I wasn’t expecting there to be any left! Merry Christmas everyone. i will pm you

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I hope your son will be as delighted as mine !!

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Deebee90 · 06/12/2025 16:46

christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:44

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That’s the one. Secured in my trolley .

purpleygrey · 06/12/2025 16:46

What a lovely uplifting thread. So glad you both managed to get one for your sons! ❤️❤️

MrsSamR · 06/12/2025 16:47

Ahhhhh yayyyyyy! @Deebee90 you are a magical Christmas fairy!

Treeforme · 06/12/2025 16:48

christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:46

I hope your son will be as delighted as mine !!

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Yours too! Thankyou for allowing me on your thread. 😊Merry Christmas.

Jugendstiel · 06/12/2025 16:48

Just editing this as I read the update. What a lovely happy ending.

ItsameLuigi · 06/12/2025 16:48

Deebee90 · 06/12/2025 16:46

That’s the one. Secured in my trolley .

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You are an absolute angel

MrsSamR · 06/12/2025 16:49

Maybe we should open the thread up (or start a new one) and anyone that is struggling to source a particular item can post and good samaritans can help them try and get them in time for Christmas!

MrsSamR · 06/12/2025 16:49

Maybe we should open the thread up (or start a new one) and anyone that is struggling to source a particular item can post and good samaritans can help them try and get them in time for Christmas!

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:50

MrsSamR · 06/12/2025 16:49

Maybe we should open the thread up (or start a new one) and anyone that is struggling to source a particular item can post and good samaritans can help them try and get them in time for Christmas!

I was on something similar on FB last year. I was able to source a few bits from our Smyths that were on sale to send to someone in England

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christmaslist78 · 06/12/2025 16:52

purpleygrey · 06/12/2025 16:46

What a lovely uplifting thread. So glad you both managed to get one for your sons! ❤️❤️

Isn't it great. I could honestly cry, both with happiness and relief

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TheAutumnCrow · 06/12/2025 16:52

Hurrah! 🎉