The TMX Extra Special Edition Tickle Me Elmo is proving to be one of the most popular toys this holiday season. It’s the latest version of the famous Tickle Me Elmo that shot to popularity in 1996. Some sold for up to $1,500 that year! This new version of the beloved Sesame Street character is full of fun surprises that will delight children of all ages, although it is recommended for ages 18 months and up.
The TMX Elmo has all the tickling, giggling, and rolling fun of the original Tickle-Me Elmo, but it also has other silly features that can be “unlocked” with a combination of moves. For example, if you raise his arm at the same time you tickle his tummy, you’re in for a silly surprise. To help children figure out all the combinations, a rhyming clue card is included with your purchase. Additional tracks can be found on the TMX Special Edition website. These clues will help you discover all the fun that Elmo has inside.
Some of the silly surprises that the Elmo toy has inside are fun new songs, a hilarious case of hiccups, and falling into hysterics. To discover everything Elmo can do, you must push, shove, tickle and pose the toy in the correct sequences. The TMX Extra Special Edition Tickle Me Elmo requires 6 AA batteries which are included with your purchase.
Reviews of this toy have been very complimentary. Both adults and children of all ages find Elmo’s antics to be hilariously amusing. However, children under the age of 1 or 2 may have difficulty deciphering the different combinations of movements. A common complaint about the toy was that it wasn’t cuddly enough. This is probably due to the fact that Elmo has to have a firm body to be able to do all the activities he does without falling over.
Elmo has always been a favorite with young children and the extreme success of Tickle Me Elmo toys in the past has definitely confirmed that love. There are great sale prices available online for this TMX Elmo. Therefore, there is no need to mutilate yourself trying to find one in a store and paying a lot of money for it. Do not delay in placing your order. This Sesame Street toy is going fast.