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I Met TMX Elmo!

Lei — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 12:57:08 +0000

TMX Elmo can be found no more in most parts of the U.S. (my mom checked Target two days after the launch and nada), but they’re still plentiful in the UK. I met my first TMX Elmo in person today and it was a riot! He waved his arm at me, jived for me, and even jumped when I said jump. Check out the YouTube video I made at the Brent Cross UK Toys R Us.

If you’re wondering, “Where can I find TMX Elmo?” you should come to the UK! £34.99 is nothing after you’ve paid for a plane ticket.

More about TMX Elmo at Play Library.

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More TMX Elmo News

Kerri Aldrich — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:24:52 +0000

Alright, I’m sure you’re thinking, “What other news can there be? We know he’s new, we know he’s cute, we know that he laughs more than ever, we know that he’s selling out at stores everywhere. What else is there?”

Glad you asked. Apparently, there’s another Elmo in the works to come out next year!

From CNNMoney.com:

There will be yet another new Elmo next year, “That’s all we’re saying about that. Stay tuned,” Friedman said.

So, what else do you think the new Elmo will do? Cartwheels, backflips, somersaults, run a marathon (can you imagine how many batteries THAT would require?!?)? I’ll let you know if I hear anything else.

BTW- TMX Elmo, originally listed at $39.99 at Amazon.com, is currently listed STARTING at $89.00. Crazy.

PS Don’t forget, Play Library has a load of posts about Elmo.

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TMX Elmo’s International Debut on Good Morning America

Kerri Aldrich — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:08:31 +0000

There’s a countdown and all on Good Morning America as Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts are preparing to debut the new TMX Elmo. According to their sources, only 50 people have seen the new Elmo before he is revealed this morning “Around the Watercooler” on GMA.

A drumroll, and out of the safe comes what Diane Sawyer and her co-workers refer to as “Tickle Me Elmo Extreme.” He stands and laughs. He slaps his knees. He falls down, stands up and scoots across the table, turns on his belly and slaps the table, then gets back up. He is the definition of “ROFL”.

My almost 3 year old son is watching with me, and is CRACKING UP. “Mom, Elmo is so funny!!!! Look at Elmo, Mom! He’s falling like this, Mom!” And then he proceeds to imitate Elmo’s every ticklish move. He, apparently, loves it. Lucky for me, he thinks he’s just watching Elmo on TV just like every other day, and doesn’t realize that this is a new toy that he could possess!

Although Elmo does make you want to giggle yourself, he’s probably not the super soft toy to go for if you’re looking for something especially cuddly for your little one to snuggle while dreaming the night away (not to mention that the giggles would probably keep your kid up way past bedtime!). And if you have a very little one who frightens easily, it might be a bit of a scary toy.

But, all in all, it looks as if the new generation of Tickle Me Elmo is a success in his own right. And Elmo’s laughs will be joined by his developers’ all the way to the bank.

BTW- Elmo wasn’t the only superstar featured today on GMA. Dr. McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey) also made an appearance. A little something for the moms, a little something for the kids, all in one show.

Here’s more about TMX Elmo.

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