Fisher Price TMX Elmo

Fisher Price TMX Elmo - 10 Year Anniversary

Over 10 years ago back in 1996 when I was just 15 on eof the favourite chracters from Sesame Street was born as a annimation toy. Tickle Me Elmo is remembered as one of the most difficult-to-find toys of 96. Ten years later, T.M.X. Elmo was unveiled to the world on Good Morning America on September 19. The most secretly guarded toy of the pre-holiday season, if not all time, T.M.X. Elmo was shown only to a few toy-industry insiders prior to his release. This secrecy didn't stop thousands of pre-orders from piling up, though, and now that all is known, the obvious question is, Does T.M.X. Elmo deserve the hype? T.M.X. Elmo is not meant for cuddles or hand holding or swaddling. This Elmo is all about tickles. Sit T.M.X. Elmo down and hit one of his three "tickle" spots. There's one under his chin, one on his belly, and one on top of his foot. Yes, this Elmo wiggles just like he did 10 years ago, but that's just the start.

Elmo slaps his belly, falls forward with his butt sticking out, stands back up again only to topple backwards, kicks his legs over his belly, and then stands right back up, all while laughing hysterically. T.M.X Elmo requires 6 AA batteries, which are included, although these wore down quickly in our review copy. Elmo also has an on/off switch, so the tickles can be brought to an end when more than just Elmo has had too much. In the end, T.M.X. Elmo is undeniably a trooper. Early reviews show that this turbocharged version of Tickle Me Elmo will follow the stellar path enjoyed by his much simpler predecessor.

This Elmo is all about tickles. Sit T.M.X. Elmo down and hit one of his three "tickle" spots

Simply find one of the tickle spots whether it be under the chin on his belly or on his foot and watch Elmo wiggle just like he did 10 years ago. Hwowever, as you would expect froma big company like Fiher price that is just the start. Elmo slaps his belly, falls forward with his butt sticking out, stands back up again only to topple backwards, kicks his legs over his belly, and then stands right back up, all while laughing hysterically.

When you tickle Elmo a second or third time he gets more outrages and the fun really starts as Elmo gets into it. Elmo gets more outrageous when you "tickle" him a second time, and the fun really starts with . Elmo's fancy moves include falling over on his side, shimmying on his back, and what seems to be everyone's favorite: lying flat on his belly slapping the floor next to him as if he can’t stop laughing. This Elmo has a serious case of the giggles. His trademark voice builds into a fit of histrionics, endless snickers that drown out everything but an unintelligible cackle until even Elmo admits he has had too much.