Looking for a Next Cheeky Monkey

Duffryman

Hi all

This is a really long shot, but no harm asking...

We're looking for a toy like the pic attached. It's called Cheeky Monkey, and was bought in Next when our son (now almost two and a half) was just a few days old. It became the one that went everywhere with him, including bed at night, until it got torn apart by a dog from down the road a few weeks ago.

Since then, we've gone to extremes to try find a replacement. Next don't do them anymore. They're not available anywhere online either. I've an eBay alert set up for anything to do with Next Cheeky Monkey and I keep getting mails about it, but all items are for things like clothes and bed clothes with a picture of the monkey on it, rather than the toy itself.

Does anybody have one that they'd part with for a few quid, to make a little boy very happy again?

Here's hoping.......!

witnessmenow

Its an awful price but I found it on ebay.co.uk

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Next-Cheeky-Monkey-Chimp-Knitted-Striped-Blue-Soft-Plush-Cuddly-Toy-Comforter-/322034001897?hash=item4afab8e7e9:g:D5wAAOSwUuFWuHkg

Doesn't seem like they will post to Ireland, but you could use parcel motel or parcel wizard.

You are talking about nearly €50 all in though...

EDIT: found another one, this one is a little cheaper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Next-Cheeky-Monkey-Chimp-Knitted-Striped-Blue-Soft-Plush-Cuddly-Toy-Comforter-/231894082858?hash=item35fdf6e52a:g:XccAAOSwGYVW-Yq8

Duffryman

Thanks a million. That first person actually had it listed before, with an asking price then of £45.99 plus £14.99 postage to Ireland. That would have worked out at more than €75 altogether and we just couldn't justify spending that much.

It's still a bit dear, but that second listing is more like it. Just need to sort out Parcel Motel or similar.

Thanks again. It hadn't shown up on my eBay alert, presumably because it's not listed for shipping to Ireland. Would have missed it only for you.

jlm29

Did you post in newborn and toddlers forum? You might get a response there too!

celligraphy

There is a few people who can actually make similar teddie's online !! Well on Facebook I know they can if you just give them a picture they will make an exact copy

Skerries

looks they make them for you here
http://www.solarpoweredfun.com/item-detail/china-manufacturer-custom-knitted-blue-monkey-stuffed-animal-toy.html

or for a few dollars here

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/china-manufacturer-custom-knitted-blue-monkey_60322411317.html

Mimi21

I think I have exactly what you are looking for. I will go and check the old toy box. I'm new to boards so can you let me know how to contact you etc. Your very welcome to the toy if it's the correct one.

Duffryman

To Skerries: Thanks for that. However, the first link just leads on to the second one when you send a message, and it seems the minimum order is for 1,000 of them!!! Don't want that many!

To Mimi21: that sounds absolutely brilliant. I'll send you a private message now.

CaraMay

witnessmenow wrote: »

Its an awful price but I found it on ebay.co.uk

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Next-Cheeky-Monkey-Chimp-Knitted-Striped-Blue-Soft-Plush-Cuddly-Toy-Comforter-/322034001897?hash=item4afab8e7e9:g:D5wAAOSwUuFWuHkg

Doesn't seem like they will post to Ireland, but you could use parcel motel or parcel wizard.

You are talking about nearly €50 all in though...

EDIT: found another one, this one is a little cheaper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Next-Cheeky-Monkey-Chimp-Knitted-Striped-Blue-Soft-Plush-Cuddly-Toy-Comforter-/231894082858?hash=item35fdf6e52a:g:XccAAOSwGYVW-Yq8

An post do a delivery service from the uk for €3.50 per item

Duffryman

Hi all.

Just want to say thanks again to all who contributed here, and a massive (absolutely massive!) thanks to Mimi21, who had the toy and who sent it on to us. It arrived safely in today's post and we're going to have a very happy little man here this evening. We'll be grateful forever!

Sara2002

Delighted you got sorted, that's great. I actually bought the cheeky monkey curtains, mat and other bedroom decor but that teddy had sold out and I couldn't get it for love nor money. Brilliant you got sorted!