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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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Kevin Clash is Elmo’s “Muppeteer”

Kerri Aldrich — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 02:56:02 +0000

Could we really have an “Unofficial Elmo Day” without a nod to the man who makes Elmo who he is, Kevin Clash? I thought not, so here he is.

Kevin Clash first appeared with Elmo on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show when she was featuring the “Real People Behind Big Names.” That was the first time that I had any clue who provided Elmo’s voice and personality. Too cool.

Tavis Smiley (do you know Tavis? Awesome show on PBS) interviewed Kevin on his NPR radio show a few years back. Click here to listen! Elmo makes an appearence, too. It’s interesting to hear how Elmo came to be!

Thanks, Kevin, for being so great at your work, and for sharing it with the world!

PS Here are all the Play Library posts about TMX 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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TMX Elmo Available at London UK Hamleys Today!

Lei — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:09:28 +0000

TMX Elmo is to be unveiled in London today at 2 pm over at Hamleys on Regent Street. The Toyology team is planning to be on site with their cameras ready!

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All About TMX Elmo Links

Lei — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:08:52 +0000

Good morning! If you’re like many parents and children, today is a big day for you in Elmo-land. This picture is of Barbie and TMX Elmo. The new and improved (?) Elmo, him/herself, will make its global debut at 9 a.m.

The Toy Guy(R) Chris Byrne says:

You won’t believe what this little guy does, and if you don’t laugh till you cry, you must have no funny bone at all. ‘T.M.X’. Elmo will engage anyone who sees it and engulf them in gales of laughter. Get ready for another phenomenon!

To whet your appetite for TMX Elmo before Kerri tells us about what she saw on Good Morning America, here are some stories that have already been written about the crazy, fun loving Elmo:

TMX Elmo at Sesame Street, Mattel Fisher-Price
Mattel Needs a Knock-Me-Out Elmo, BusinessWeek
Fisher-Price unveils its latest–mysterious–Elmo, The Star Ledger
Highly anticipated TMX Elmo hits stores Tuesday, cbs4.com
Gearing up for TMX Elmo, Playthings
Waiting on Elmo… hoping on hype, CNN Money
TMX Elmo set for global debut on September 19th, Business Wire
Meet Top Secret Elmo, USA Today
Tickle Me Elmo at Wikipedia
TMX Elmo at Amazon.co.uk
Barbie with TMX Elmo at Walmart
TMX Elmo at Woolworths UK after September 22nd

Happy 10th birthday, Elmo!!

Update: All the posts about TMX Elmo at Play Library are here.

Play Library has declared it to be an unofficial ELMO DAY!

Have you gotten your TMX Elmo? Share it with us!! Please please. Sharing is the nice thing to do.

TMX Elmo Comes Out!

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