Elmo toys
Elmo toys based on the lovable Sesame Street character are very popular with kids, and none more so than Tickle Me Elmo, originally released in 1996 and in a new incarnation, Fisher-Price T.M.X. Tickle Me Elmo
TMX Elmo is a big improvement over the original Tickle Me Elmo with more movements, more giggling, and more things to say. Parents may be glad of the "off" switch after a few days, though!
If your kids are Sesame Street fans then you should definitely consider Tickle Me Elmo right up at the top of your Christmas gift ideas list.
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TMX Elmo uses 6 AA batteries, which are included, and also has an off switch so jaded parents can put a halt to the incessant giggling for a while to get some peace. He needs space to move around in order to get the best out of him, and works best on carpet (though smooth surfaces are OK too)
Elmo has three tickling spots - on his belly, under his chin, and on top of his foot. When you sit him down and tickle him he wiggles, just like the original Tickle-Me Elmo, but he does much more than just wiggle. He falls over, waves his legs in the air, slaps his belly, stands up again (he's pretty good at getting up after he falls down), laughing madly all the time. When you tickle him a second time, things get even more fun. Elmo has a serious case of the giggles, wriggling about on his back, falling over on his side, and lying flat on his belly slapping the floor next to him as if he can’t speak for laughing. His familiar voice ends up in endless chuckles that drown out every every word until even Elmo begs for a break.
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TMX Elmo doesn't seem all that wonderful when you first take him out of his box. About 15" tall, and all red and furry (of course!), he looks like Elmo should, but doesn't feel very cuddly - hard plastic under the fur. But this Elmo is not meant for cuddles or hand holding or swaddling. This Elmo's for tickling.
Tickle Me Elmo is a "batteries included" toy but you'll probably want to invest in some rechargeable abtteries and a good charger such as the La Crosse Technology BC-900 AlphaPower Battery Charger
In 1996, Tickle Me Elmo was one of the most difficult-to-find toys of the holiday season. Ten years later, TMX. Elmo (the X stands for 10) was made public on September 19, after careful guarding and huge secrecy before his release. The secrecy didn't stop thousands of pre-orders from being placed, and TMX Elmo was a hit all over again.
Fisher-Price Elmo Toys
Other Elmo toys from Fisher-Price include the Fisher-Price Sesame Street Giggle N Go Driver - Elmo
Tickle Me Elmo is a great choice as a Christmas gift and will occupy your child's attention for a long time.
Elmo has impressive automatic stand up action that keeps you tickling while he continues to giggle and say, "I got tickled". He has three modes of giggle action - Press its foot or belly and hear "You tickled Elmo." He can go from standing to sitting, then he falls back, sits and stands straight up again - the whole time giggling away and flapping his right arm. Touch his belly again, and he sits and rolls from one side to the other. He ends up on his back, kicking his legs, flapping his arms and giggling with the words, "You did it again." He ends his hilarious giggle session by standing up and letting out a deep sigh. This Elmo has a few more phrases: "Again, again," and "Give Elmo a break, please," and "I can't stop laughing". He needs six AA batteries, which are included, and he measures 15"H
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