Tickle Me Elmo 10th Anniversary Edition

[CoOKiE]

I was at Toys R US awhile back and kept forgetting to post a thread. If i'm late, i'm sorry.

I was roaming around Toys R Us, and found a disply case with the countdown on it that counts days, hours, mins, secs and milisecs. And it was on like a metal floor pattern, cardboard box that said TOP secret. They're planning on released him in a limited quantity and i think selling him for $35-40

Apparently NO ONE except a VERY few of Elmo's best friends have seen it. And its suppossed to look amazing.

I found this site so everyone can take a look for themselves

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=8001&e=sesstproduct&selcat=ss_stuff&pid=35910

I myself cant wait n see wat it looks like but with Fraggle Rock season 2 coming out, i may not have the extra money to buy an Elmo right away.... who knows.

[abiraniriba]

Hey all you Elmo fans and haters out there. The 10th anniversary of Tickle Me Elmo is coming up in September. I found this out the other night when my family and I went to Toys R Us to get some diapers for Johnathan and to use Megan's Birthday Gift Card. In honor of the 10th anniversary of Tickle Me Elmo a new doll is coming out TMX (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ETRE0Q/muppetcentral/). Look for a big rectangular box with a clock on it and Elmo's eyes. The clock is counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds till TMX will be released from the box. (insert Elmo smiley here)

[Fozzie Bear]

AKA TMX Elmo. I'm curious. you can preorder it on Amazon (See www.muppetcentral.com's homepage).

The "preview video" doesn't show anything, but is kind of funny, it's at the link provided in the last post.

[crazed gonzo fa]

So that's what this is. I saw the preorder on Amazon, kind of creepy when it says "I can see you, but you can't see me."

[KermieBaby47]

Elmo smiley inserted here! (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/toughie47/MuppetsSmileyElmo.png)

EDIT: Forgot to add his expression, "Curious".

[Ilikemuppets]

Sudders........:eek:

[a_Mickey_Muppet]

I just want to know what the heck does the "x" stands for! :confused: :p

[crazed gonzo fa]

I think it stands for 10, as in Roman Numerals(spelling?).

[CoOKiE]

Yea, X means 10. I'm most likly gittin it for myself lol. Depending on his appearence. He's suppossed to look better... so we'll see. But theres alot comin out for me in Sept so i dunno.

[KermieBaby47]

Aw, you cold? Here's a blanket for ya. :D

[Ilikemuppets]

I'll...I'll be okay, maybe:confused:

Hmmm...I wonder where Kendra is? She might like this.

[wes]

Or it could stand for eXtreme!! What if the this Elmo does everything, sings laughs, dances. What if this is a robot who is programed to eat our souls:eek: ,
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Run Elmo TMX IS Comming for you (*SLAP*):(

Oh sorry over kill, Just kidding it will be cool:)

[D'Snowth]

Hey all you Elmo fans and haters out there. The 10th anniversary of Tickle Me Elmo is coming up in September. I found this out the other night when my family and I went to Toys R Us to get some diapers for Johnathan and to use Megan's Birthday Gift Card. In honor of the 10th anniversary of Tickle Me Elmo a new doll is coming out TMX (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ETRE0Q/muppetcentral/). Look for a big rectangular box with a clock on it and Elmo's eyes. The clock is counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds till TMX will be released from the box. (insert Elmo smiley here)Dang, 6 batteries? Whoo, this thing must have a lot of features to need that many batteries!

[DannyRWW]

I think it also has two smaller batteries in addition to the six AA batteries.

[furryredmonster]

Read about this awhile ago. I can't wait! :excited:

Requires 6 "AA" and 3 button-cell batteries (included).

9 batteries in total! :eek:

[KermieBaby47]

Ha ha. I especially love the Slap!

:D

[Drtooth]

the button cells and AAs must have different features. I had one toy that took 2, but they were inserted into different parts of the toy. It was a Toonsylvania Dr. Vic electric chair playset.


I'm still wating for a Tickle me Oscar....


"Geez... will ya stop that?"
"Cut it out!"
"GET LOST!":grouchy:

[abiraniriba]

Wow when I first made the accidental duplicate post I got nowhere, then when I brought attention to it by apologizing in the Feedback section and in the SS Merchandise section it got everyone jumping (extra to those who saw today's ep of SS) on the bandwagon. NINE BATTERIES has Duracell decided to sponsor PBS??? this is nuts. If I buy this monstrosity for Megan it better do something useful. Hey I have an idea How about for video only an Elmo's world segment on Potty Training. Parents would love it, and so would the kids. Want to talk to a potty?

[DannyRWW]

There was a joke in one of the parenting magazines about a tinkle me Elmo that would teach kids how to use the potty. :) seriously though I bought the elmo potty training video and liked it.

[abiraniriba]

There was a joke in one of the parenting magazines about a tinkle me Elmo that would teach kids how to use the potty. :) seriously though I bought the elmo potty training video and liked it.

You mean there is one??? I have to get it if anyone can get my 4-year-old girl Megan potty trained it's Elmo.

If it doesn't work I'm putting a cork in her, well you know where, and seeing how that works.

[KermieBaby47]

Hmm, good luck with that.

Did you see that I made an Elmo smiley just for you? Hee-hee.

And still, no worries 'bout the silly old 'duplicate' post.
:)

[abiraniriba]

tnx for the smiley, or should i say tmx. I wonder, is Elmo's poop red like he is??? LOL

[KermieBaby47]

HA-HA-HA! OMG, I can't believe you said that.

You are so funneeeee! :o
:)

[Kiki]

Yeah, thanks for the announcment! :)
I saw something about it the other day in K-mart and i was wondering was it was...
well, now i know!

[abiraniriba]

Well this thread has certainly gone off-topic TMX is now gone and we are now discussing Elmo and potty training All I know is I'm steering clear of the chocolate chip muffins. AAAAH it's been Ziffled too!!!

[Ilikemuppets]

Yikes!:eek:

[furryredmonster]

tnx for the smiley, or should i say tmx. I wonder, is Elmo's poop red like he is??? LOL
Doubt it...

[DannyRWW]

SOOOO back to TMX Elmo....I'm surprised that so close to the release date no information has leaked out as to waht this will do.... I have one on reserve myself....personally I hope he has a moving mouth of some sort.

[Gonzo14]

Another Tickle Me Elmo....really,

I don't want to start a fight with all the Elmo Lovers on this forum, so i'm gonna keep my mouth shut

[Pino]

Fummy.. in the Netherlands they will launging KMX Ernie... Not Elmo.
For all Ernie (http://www.fisher-price.com/nl/sesame/products/product.asp?cat=plush&catcode=ss_stuff&prod=38096) lovers ;)

[KermieBaby47]

That's so cool Pino!

Though I really wish we'd see a proportionate Ernie doll released. They always look funny, with his head too big (or body too small, however you look at it), and wrong sizes of facial features to make him look "cuter" I guess.

Sheesh.
:)

[Ilikemuppets]

Shudders...:eek: http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=8001&e=sesstProduct&selCat=ss_tmx&pid=35910

[Kimp the Shrimp]

Elmo X the Muslum Elmo

[MuppetMarc]

I was four when my friend got one. I don't think either of us watched sesame street (I know I'm ashamed of myself), but because it was the hotest (is that how you spell it?) toy, his mother bought him one.
For all the Simpsons fans, there is an episode where Moe is playing with Maggie and he picks up a tickle me elmo that says "no means no for elmo" and then slaps him. That's one of my favorite episodes.

Lovingly yours,
MuppetMarc

[Ilikemuppets]

Elmo X the Muslum ElmoHaha, awsome Kimp!:D

Oh, I didn't notice the see him in action part.

[Ilikemuppets]

Minus the two inches?

[DannyRWW]

ooo...I'd rather have an ernie to be honest....too bad.

[MrsPepper]

What does TMX stand for? Too much EXTREME?!? Is Elmo on the juice?

... sorry guys, I'm getting tired.

But seriously.

[Teheheman]

TMX is a type of drug that instead of making your eyes red, it makes your whole body red. Elmo's such a egotistical maniac. That I guess he thought that he could take it. But he died 5 minues later and they had him stuffed. Which were his last wishes, were to be stuffed and mounted in the living room(actually, it was to be buried in a shallow grave so that he could rise from the dead and grab the souls of the Teletubbies. But, it's better that he was stuffed) That Elmo meat was kinda tasty, I mean, uh.......he was fun to hang out at the food court with :-D

Daniel

Daniel

[abiraniriba]

Teheman, I think you went a little too far there. Your suggestion that Elmo be eaten was just plain macabre, and not funny at all. Also drug references are not something that belongs here, unless of course it is a reference to the Dinosaurs ep which spoke against drugs, seriously though, I think you should rethink your post.

[furryredmonster]

Teheman, I think you went a little too far there. Your suggestion that Elmo be eaten was just plain macabre, and not funny at all. Also drug references are not something that belongs here, unless of course it is a reference to the Dinosaurs ep which spoke against drugs, seriously though, I think you should rethink your post.
I second that...

[Ilikemuppets]

I have to say that I've noticed this about many of his posts too guys.

[DannyRWW]

Back on topic....TMX stands for Tickle Me Elmo eXtreme

[DannyRWW]

The X can also mean ten in roman numerals

[Ilikemuppets]

Yeah, I thing It stands for ten most likely, but I could be wrong.

[LadyVader]

No NO NOOOOO say it ain't so Elmo comeing the Jar Jar of Sesame Street come back with an X NNNNNOOOOOOO ALL IS NOT RIGHT WITH THE WORLD!

[Drtooth]

Y' know... TMX sounds like some sort of Japanese cartoon series.....

But I will give TMX one..or two things.

I saw an advertisement, and it looks like Elmo comes in some sort of Top Secret looking container, made to look like a Metal breifcase. Plus, that promo shot is just WAAAAAAAY too cool. Elmo or not, that would be a FANTASTIC poster.

[BEAR]

The very first TMX off the assembly line will be auctioned off on The View.

[Ilikemuppets]

Wow1 Maybe the'll explain just exactly what it does then.

[CoOKiE]

Or it could stand for eXtreme!! What if the this Elmo does everything, sings laughs, dances. What if this is a robot who is programed to eat our souls:eek: ,
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Run Elmo TMX IS Comming for you (*SLAP*):(

Oh sorry over kill, Just kidding it will be cool:)

Speakin of robot, I was roamin about in Wal-Mart and saw a promo for it. I think it may be floatin around online somwhere. We gotta get ahold of it. It has better Likeness, as what the promo showed.

Now, the promo didn't show a full version. But when i did see was kids laughing, and Elmos arms waving in the way of the camera, his eyes poping from the right hand corner, and then when a child was on his back kickin feet, Elmo;s feet were kicking too.

This could be a really giggly Elmo. I'm really considering it for my own collection actually. And I have a newphew who is turning 1 sat (not today), so maybe i'll pick one up for christmas for him.

P.S. The quote on the robot comment was pretty much saying that, judging by what could be a new feature, he also kicks his legs.

[OverUnderAround]

T.M.X stands for "Tickle Me 10"

[Kimp the Shrimp]

Elmo X the Islomic Elmo

[MuppetMarc]

Elmo X the Islomic Elmo
HaHa! That's good!

Ah man, now I can't remember what I was going to post!

[CoOKiE]

lol hopfully you remember...

Anyway, i found a promo on youtube. Its similar to the one i last described, without the music.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=m5fv9UaQnrU

(search: TMX Elmo)

[CoOKiE]

I found that even Barbie has her own T.M.X. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/detail.gsp?image=http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/02/70/84/42/0002708442146_AV1_60X60.gif,http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/02/70/84/42/0002708442146_500X500.jpg,http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/02/70/84/42/0002708442146_AV_60X60.gif&product_id=5078907&iIndex=3&isVariant=false&corpCard=false&type=undefined
Anyone seen the ACTUAL T.M.X. yet? I saw a REALLY bad photo pn ebay, and i'm not positive if that was just a bad looking doll, or if thats how they all look. Maybe thats why they wouldn't show the pics. If i had a child that ugly, i wouldn't show the world either... (kidding)

[CoOKiE]

weird... i took up more space then anyone else... heh. sorry but that pic wouldn't work so here... try this. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5078907

[EasyBeinGreen]

well... he's out... here are a couple stories I came across... the second has video of TMX Elmo in action...

http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=%7B4FB1E30F%2D47D1%2D4FFA%2D8618%2 D652016B646E9%7D&dist=rss&siteid=mktw&rss=1

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=4cc79ae5-1ace-475f-ac02-0934831f9207&rss=112

dont expect to go to wal mart to get a look at elmo first hand... he is in a box that prevents anyone from seeing what he does until they buy him and take him home

[EasyBeinGreen]

A third article with good pictures

http://money.cnn.com/2006/09/19/news/companies/elmo_tmx/index.htm?cnn=yes

[CoOKiE]

Thank you! This looks ALOT better then what I saw on Ebay.

I laughed when he fell over and got back up! Thats amazing!

Short on cash to spend, i'm also leaning toward a Kermit Replica, but i just may look into TMX soon.

I hope they make a TMX Cookie Monster, like they made a tickle me Cookie Monster a few months (if i'm wrong, sorry) after they made Tickle me Elmo. And I think it was THIS doll that made Elmo so big... wasn't it? I wasn't watching SS since i had school, but i remmeber him not being too big till the doll was released.

[furryredmonster]

What do y'all think of TMX Elmo? I seen him on the news this morning... I love him! He is so dramatic! He falls to the ground and rolls around laughing, etc. I can't wait to get him.

[furryredmonster]

I seen the TMX Elmo doll on a news channel this morning right when it was released. He is so cute and I can't wait to buy him!

[SSLover]

I thought he was adorable! When I first saw him, i thought he was cute but it was nothing that i thought. But then when i saw him roll around, thats so cute!

:excited:

[jeffkjoe]

I got one today at Toys R US.


People were buying that doll left and right. Every customer at the cash register had at least one. Someone had 3!

When I got to the store around 11:30, an hour and a half after the store opened, there were only 2 left.

But it's a cool package, I haven't opened mine to give to my daughter yet. Even the box has an Elmo sound.

[BEAR]

The showed the new Tickle Me Elmo on The View this morning. The very first one off the assembly line that they are going to auction off. It is autographed by Kevin Clash. They were playing with it and showed what the doll does and it is incredible. I could not stop laughing. It was the funniest toy ever. It's gonna be a hot item for Christmas this year. Probably more so that the first edition. This is something that anyone who needs cheering up should have. If I were having a bad day, one push off this toy would put me in stitches. Everyone needs to see the new TMX!

[EasyBeinGreen]

I got one... and good thing... amazon already has the price raised to 100 dollars and they are going for 150 on ebay... the guy in front of me at wal mart bought 5 and said he was selling them...

[Ziffel]

WOW! I just clicked on this thread to read the posts and then noticed that there are 54 guests viewing this thread. Wow I never saw a number close to that high before for one single thread.

[CoOKiE]

i see 49 right now lol

[muppetperson]

With all the big lead up to his release, and after reading that an insider couldnt beleive all the features, I thought that Elmo might actually lip sinc, so I am a bit dissappointed now.I suppose that's what you get when you make a big lead up and suspense.

[CoOKiE]

This is crazy. I'm kickin myself for not buyin one today lol.

they're selling it for $255.00 !!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-ELMO-TMX-10th-Anniversary-Special-Sealed-Package_W0QQitemZ120033518229QQihZ002QQcategoryZ19 229QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[RubbeRoomStudio]

yeah, i asked my wife to get one today while she was out... i got home and there was this elmo sitting there...(i don't really like him, but wanted to see what the buzz was about)... My twins were afraid of the thing at first... when he rolls, they still run... He does look very similar to the one 10 years ago... i was working at KB Toys then... WOW! was that an experience... Overall, i give it a 7 out of 10... i do like when he kicks his feet on the second time after he says "Again!" allright... there was my 2cents

[EasyBeinGreen]

yea, it actually ended up selling for $280.50... absolutely nuts...kind of upsets me though that people would buy a bunch to sell at these high prices... I just think of all the kids who could have one but wont because their parents cant pay 200+ dollars

[BEAR]

Why would you buy it if you don't like him regardless of the buzz? Just curious. It's gotten so expensive already that is pretty risky for ya there. Well, I'm glad you found it to be fun afterall. I did too. I love how he falls and rolls around laughing, but what really gets me is when he gets back up on his own. Brilliant!

[BEAR]

yea, it actually ended up selling for $280.50... absolutely nuts...kind of upsets me though that people would buy a bunch to sell at these high prices... I just think of all the kids who could have one but wont because their parents cant pay 200+ dollars


I agree with you 150%! It saddens me also. Why can't everyone buy them for the price they should be sold at? I hope that the retail stores won't start raising the prices like this. All children should have the opportunity to have one. To spend $300 for a toy like this, or anything over $30, is insane.

[D'Snowth]

My town was already completely sold out of TMX Elmos this morning!:eek:

[Infinity Sirius]

Well the people buying all of them on ebay are porbably getting them for their kids. I wish I had gone to Toys R Us and picked up a few for an ebay investment.

[BEAR]

Wow, Snowth! That's crazy. I came up with an idea earlier today based on what I remembered from the original Tickle Me Elmo drama. Since shopping in the stores for this thing would be so crazy, wouldn't the easiest and less stressful option be to just order the toy online? Then I realized now that it might not be so easy because online retailers are selling them for way more than they should be. It's frustrating.

[BEAR]

But is that really necessary? Isn't it more important for the children to get to have these wonderful toys instead of using the product for "ransom money". Don't tell me you would have the nerve to turn around and resell it for an obsene amount of money for your own profit. I'm not trying to point fingers and if it looks like it I am really sorry, I just can't believe there are people that would do such a selfish thing.

[Ilikemuppets]

I agree, Forget all this over pricing stuff, children should be able to just play with, enjoy and fun with a toy. I think adults kind of ruin that a little. I maen at 125$, come on. Your gonna have to tell youe children that they shouldn't play whit it and it's not a toy with prices like that.

What has truly become of the chrismas season, and is Elmo really to blame, or is it greed?

[furryredmonster]

I'm waiting awhile before I get mine. I got to get $$ for it first of all and I don't want to go get it and be disappointed that it's sold out. Gosh, I can't wait!!!

[BEAR]

Elmo has nothing to do with it, Ilikemuppets. It's the greed of our society. It makes me sick, personally.

[Ilikemuppets]

I can concur Bear.

[EasyBeinGreen]

not only does it upset me that there are some kids who wont get one because of the outrageous prices that parents wont be able to afford... but also the fact that sesame workshop is a non-profit organization... something about Joe Blow making 240 dollars off a toy associated with a NPO really bothers me...yes, they are still getting their 40 dollars retail value... but something about it still really rubs me the wrong way

[BEAR]

not only does it upset me that there are some kids who wont get one because of the outrageous prices that parents wont be able to afford... but also the fact that sesame workshop is a non-profit organization... something about Joe Blow making 240 dollars off a toy associated with a NPO really bothers me...yes, they are still getting their 40 dollars retail value... but something about it still really rubs me the wrong way


It's a crime is what it is and it's disgusting! That may be the one thing I really don't like about ebay. It's one thing in about 30 years to auction off the toy as a special classic collectors item, but when it has barely hit the stores yet. It's wrong!

[BEAR]

Check this out, if you dare...


http://search.ebay.com/TMX_W0QQfromZR40QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsbrsrtZd

[EasyBeinGreen]

The 3,000,000 dollar one kills me.... earlier there was one for 2,000,000... apparently someone thought they needed to outdo that

[Ilikemuppets]

It's like a crime of the heart, and it would be nice if some people had a cosience.

Wow Bear, that is just plain ridiculous!

[RubbeRoomStudio]

my kids like elmo, so it wasn't a total waste of money... They actually grew to like the TMX tonight...when i first saw him in the first actions he made, i was like "this is what it did then" then he flew down into his doubled over postion, hitting me in the face... did i mention i was holding it... *just kidding*... wouldn't it be funny if someone actually did hold it in their palm, then activated it, not knowing what it did???

[Ilikemuppets]

Repetition, Gotta love it.

[BEAR]

Yeah, I know.

I wanted to read the whole page to see whether they were being auctioned for charity or not because some of them are and I can support that. However, when it is merely for personal profit, that is where I have the problem. I can't believe those prices.

[BEAR]

I wish I could do something like buy a bunch of TMX's and resell them for a discounted price just to go against what these jerks are doing and then the kids of the world could have a nice toy without their parents having to go bankrupt.

[BEAR]

Duplicate post.

[RubbeRoomStudio]

sorry... i deleted it... Thanks for pointing that out

[Ilikemuppets]

I'm just saying that somtimes it takes a whils to warm up to things. One minute kids dont like somthing, the next, thay do.

[Ilikemuppets]

I agree, the one's for charity are great, but the one's for personal gain are just worng

I think thats a great Idea Bear. But it would be nice if they havd some kind of consideration like that.

[KermieBaby47]

I second that IlikeMuppets, great idea Bear!!

I got one today, but only just. About an hour later they were all sold out. It was really great to see that everyone only got one doll though. Guess the snipers stayed away from my Wal*Mart, good!

I don't have any kids yet, but if we ever do, I'm sure the little bugger will just LOVE Elmo (I don't especially care for him, but I'm not blind to his appeal for the younger kids and Sesame enthusiasts), so I want them to have that toy.

[KermieBaby47]

I haven't taken mine out of the box, but I did watch the CNN video. Pretty funny when he's saying: "Can't -- stop -- laughing!!!"

Good stuff.
:)

[theprawncracker]

...$5,000,000...

$5,000,000 for an Elmo doll...

This...This is insane...I...Wow...I really don't know what to say here...Just...Wow...

[Ilikemuppets]

Well said.

[CoOKiE]

Eh, i can see alot of people are upset. But in the collector's point of view... this WILL be a rare toy once Christmas comes along. I bought one of the last 6, my mother bought two. One for my newphew... I bought him a little giggle ball with Elmo and Cookie's face on either side, i think hes going to like it... probably not as much as me though lol.

Anyway... the other one she bought was to make the money back. I'm planning to get one too, and make double, only to look at it as i got mine for free. I'm planning on going back to Wal-Mart when i can, and buy one so that i may resell it when theres none on the shelves in Dec. I'll have a cheal price, but if it gets high... i won't mind... thats out of my control really. I'll def start it at its reg price though, not $5,000,000.

I honestly don't think you can really blame the people for the price getting higher. THats the price they wanted to pay. I do think its crazy for them to start out at an alarming price, but if they start it low and it gets high, thats not their fault.

So, if i start it at its reg price, am i going to look like a bad guy around here?

[Ilikemuppets]

I dont mean to come across as rude and correct me if I'm wrong, but doesnt being a colector involve holding on to something for loge periods of time because you lve it, and mayye even passing it down to someone you love one day. because it is of inportance and value?

If not, or if there's more to it, I guess I have some things to learn about Collecting.

[muppetperson]

I finally gave in and bought a Elmo TMX at K mart(Aust) for $64.84AU.Normal price will be $99.00AU

[CoOKiE]

yea, see... i couldn't think about a name for a person who will buy something thats worth alot... and sell it. So i took it as in a collector's perspective that will have something thats worth alot... a Selector? lol

I have one for my very own. And will be buying another one... or two to sell for Christmas.

[Ilikemuppets]

I guess I was thinking in terms of maybe buying one, and then holding mayby holding on to one until it increases in value as opposed to buying ine and then selling it on the spot.

[Infinity Sirius]

I just saw the video from Good Morning America and it looks like elmo is having seizures to me.

[dinoboy]

I think that as a promotional intro of the selling of the new TMX doll, stores that sell it should have someone in a walk around Elmo costume, while wearing a white T-shirt with the phrase "Tickle Me" written in bold black letters across the front and back of the shirt. Think of how much fun the girls and women would have with this, plus this is one type of fun thing that won't need batteries.

[BEAR]

I think that as a promotional intro of the selling of the new TMX doll, stores that sell it should have someone in a walk around Elmo costume, while wearing a white T-shirt with the phrase "Tickle Me" written in bold black letters across the front and back of the shirt. Think of how much fun the girls and women would have with this, plus this is one type of fun thing that won't need batteries.


Sorry, I don't follow.

[dinoboy]

I can see it now, that it will be announced in the news that some people will be either held at gunpoint or killed just to get their hands on the hot new TMX Elmo doll. Several elderly people would be seriously injured as they have been run over by several hundred people, all running in anxious attempt to get the doll. Hundreds of stores will have millions of people crowding the stores before it opens just to get the doll. Remember history may begin to repeat itself, Again. Unless we take precautions and prevent the same things in the past from happening again.

[CoOKiE]

I think that as a promotional intro of the selling of the new TMX doll, stores that sell it should have someone in a walk around Elmo costume, while wearing a white T-shirt with the phrase "Tickle Me" written in bold black letters across the front and back of the shirt. Think of how much fun the girls and women would have with this, plus this is one type of fun thing that won't need batteries.

Yea... now i know what i'm doin for Halloween this year :)

[Convincing John]

Check this out, if you dare...


http://search.ebay.com/TMX_W0QQfromZR40QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsbrsrtZd

Man...(shakes head)...

This is nuts! Kids should have a toy that they can have fun with. My opinions on Elmo personally are, well...I'll keep my mouth shut about that. However, when people are going absolutely crazy...BEYOND crazy on Ebay (and elsewhere) with prices for an Elmo doll...it's just sad, really.

From now until Christmas, parents will be paying outlandish prices for an Elmo that will eventually wind up forgotten in the corner of their room or in a bin at the Salvation Army (http://www.toughpigs.com/playingwithdolls04.htm). There are many of the original TME's out there that were once sold for $1800+ in 1997. Where are they now? They are being sold for a quarter on garage sales along with Furbys, Cabbage Patch dolls and other stuff the kids tire of.

I haven't seen this toy in person, but I did see the "Potty Training Elmo" at Wal Mart someone mentioned. Here's the link (http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-B9126-Potty-Elmo/dp/B00020V50M/sr=8-1/qid=1158800635/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-7286769-2203939?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games) (for whoever was looking for it).

Ten million dollars for a $40 toy... that's insane.

I say if you're a parent and want to find your kid something Henson related that will stand the test of time, nuture your child, and not be just another fad, try this (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000G6BLC4/muppetcentral/). You won't regret it.

"Trust me.":o

Convincing John

[Ilikemuppets]

Said like a true pro CJ!

[bluflower]

:grouchy:

I'm really bummed I didn't order one off the Sesame Workshop site yesterday. I was going to go ahead and get one for myself. $40 is a bit out of my budget right now, but now there's NO way I'll get one.

just went to Kevin Clash booksigning last saturday and saw him for the first time in 9 years (I was an intern on season 29)....

oh well....

[CoOKiE]

ITs a hott toy... hence the high price. Everyone wants it and the sellers pretty much bought one for people who didn't get it... only issue is... you have to show how much you want it pretty much.

[a_Mickey_Muppet]

i think i my buy me one tommarow and MAYBE another to hock off on eBay after a few weeks! ;) :)

[BEAR]

i think i my buy me one tommarow and MAYBE another to hock off on eBay after a few weeks! ;) :)


Point being?

[a_Mickey_Muppet]

Point being?

point being....MAYBE earn a lil extra $$$ to get thought my tought times! :attitude: :smirk:

[Ilikemuppets]

ITs a hott toy... hence the high price. Everyone wants it and the sellers pretty much bought one for people who didn't get it... only issue is... you have to show how much you want it pretty much.

You say the seller bought one for for for people who didn't git one. But that's why sellers like Wal-Mart and Toys-R-US put them out, becaues really, to strat out with, nobody had one.

[CoOKiE]

just like Wal-mart and Target... they're making profit. Toys R Us's price is $39.99, where as Wal-Mart's is $34.88... Amazon.com has it for $100.... so even they are making profit. THey're getting them cheaper then you. So, really, its a buisness. If you want it, you have to buy it from the price its being sold at... if not... make yer own.

Wal-mart buys it from someone to sell for a cheap price... but they sell out. So thats why sellers buy from wal-mart to save what they can, for people who dont have a shot at getting there in time. Just like the store, people can buy items on ebay, BUT since theres only one item that the seller is selling, they "auction" it off to whoever wants it the most.

[CoOKiE]

Anyone else have an issue with their Elmo? Maybe it needs to be on FLATTER ground... but on my rug, he tips over when getting back up... (i tried my bed first but yea thats where i first noticed he tips back while gittin up).

He gets up WAY too fast i think.

I love how he "rolls around" anyone else notice that? not only does he kick n such, but curls on his side as well. lol this is a great toy... ahem without the fact that he has trouble stand'n back up.

[BEAR]

point being....MAYBE earn a lil extra $$$ to get thought my tought times! :attitude: :smirk:


Okay, I suppose that's okay...:p

[SurfPark]

To me the problem isn't that there is a new Elmo doll. Its the fact that they over market this thing and attempt to make it into the "next big thing" for the holidays. Think about it...10 years ago the doll went big because of the mention on "The Rosie O'Donnel" show. She used to have a lot of Muppet merchandise on her hosting desk and would show it off often. This new Elmo doll isn't going to get as much buzz unless some celebrity claims they love it.

I also have a question about this version that still lingers from 10 years of pondering. How much value should be place on a specific toy? I'm not going into a gripe about the commercialism of the holidays, but rather the value the adults place on certain toys. Honestly, I don't think kids would care which doll they got during the holidays unless an adult (their parents, their friend's parents, relatives, etc.) really stress the importance of that specific Elmo doll. What's disappointing is that major media is already acting upon this story as if the product has hit sales gold. After a decade of wanting a Tickle Me Elmo, how many people that want one don't already have one? At least some version of Elmo resides in the homes of people that WANT an Elmo doll already, right?

One final rant...the function of this doll seems a bit off. It falls on the floor and slaps its knee and laughs? You'd think they'd push the tickle aspect farther, but the fact that you can totally let go of it makes me think its just a show piece, much like those singing snowmen and Santa decor dolls Hallmark releases every Christmas. Very much a preformance piece and not so much a toy. I question the longevity of play with this toy after the holiday season. I recall with the old Elmo dolls, many went on eBay because so many people bought them and grew tired of them. As parents can attest, the novelity of dolls that make sounds is short.

I wanted to add that my opinion of this doll has nothing to do with this being a Muppet doll. I think we're all fans on here and my feelings have little to do with the character, just the Elmo TMX doll as a toy. What do you think?

[BEAR]

To me the problem isn't that there is a new Elmo doll. Its the fact that they over market this thing and attempt to make it into the "next big thing" for the holidays. Think about it...10 years ago the doll went big because of the mention on "The Rosie O'Donnel" show. She used to have a lot of Muppet merchandise on her hosting desk and would show it off often. This new Elmo doll isn't going to get as much buzz unless some celebrity claims they love it.



Rosie O'Donnell has been advertising the TMX on The View for the past couple weeks. They are even auctioning off the first off the assembly line and giving the money to charity.

[Ilikemuppets]

just like Wal-mart and Target... they're making profit. Toys R Us's price is $39.99, where as Wal-Mart's is $34.88... Amazon.com has it for $100.... so even they are making profit. THey're getting them cheaper then you. So, really, its a buisness. If you want it, you have to buy it from the price its being sold at... if not... make yer own.

Wal-mart buys it from someone to sell for a cheap price... but they sell out. So thats why sellers buy from wal-mart to save what they can, for people who dont have a shot at getting there in time. Just like the store, people can buy items on ebay, BUT since theres only one item that the seller is selling, they "auction" it off to whoever wants it the most.But at a ten million dallor price tag?

[CoOKiE]

I went to the store to buy some DVDs in the used section and found Myster Science Theatre 3000 the Movie for $59.99. Thinking this was a mistake, maybe it was 5.99 (the movie was made in the early 90s) i had them check it at the register. Sure enough, the tag was right. Even they were shocked.

So, some stores will go anyrate, just as any person will, to sell something. But i think you're not getting the point that, they auction it. If a store were to auction something, it can very well go over its worth. And thats the buyers fault. I can put something for $1 and watch it go up on ebay, only because the buyers are willing to pay that. So in actuality, its not the sellers fault.

[wes]

I just saw the video from Good Morning America and it looks like elmo is having seizures to me.

haaaaaaaa! HAaaaaaaaaaaaaa!:p Quick Make sure he's not choking on his vomit, quick put a spoon in his mouth!

oh do you think the old Elmo would be worth anything now or do i need to wait

[Convincing John]

Even though my opinions on Elmo are...less than positive...you can't help but smile when you watch this clip I found on YouTube. This kid gets an idea two minutes into the clip...

"Ha ha...ha ha...ohhh!" (Elmo needs an aspirin!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ump9ir4w-I)

Now this is what the toy is supposed to be for...not to be hocked for a million dollars on Ebay, but to be enjoyed by kids! (That's what all toys are for!)

Convincing John

[Ilikemuppets]

I went to the store to buy some DVDs in the used section and found Myster Science Theatre 3000 the Movie for $59.99. Thinking this was a mistake, maybe it was 5.99 (the movie was made in the early 90s) i had them check it at the register. Sure enough, the tag was right. Even they were shocked.

So, some stores will go anyrate, just as any person will, to sell something. But i think you're not getting the point that, they auction it. If a store were to auction something, it can very well go over its worth. And thats the buyers fault. I can put something for $1 and watch it go up on ebay, only because the buyers are willing to pay that. So in actuality, its not the sellers fault.I not saying it's anyone's falut here, I'm just saying that that's rediculious and discussting.:p

[Princeton]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4x-VW_rCSE

[CoOKiE]

My nephew opened his gift the other day (my mom bought him the tickle me Elmo). And it was the toy of the party. ALL the adults were playing with him. To think that other adults don't play with toys no longer lingers in my mind.

Ok, so they were drunk too.

[Ilikemuppets]

I heard on the news yesturday, that People were Fighting over this Toy. I'm sure that's obvious. But I heard an Insident where hair was being pulled, Wigs were flying, lad tops were being thown into the air, all kinds of things. Somebody started waiving a gun just to get a doll. It got intense.

It should not get to this point where something meant to make people happy should make people this crazy.:eek: :p

[heralde]

Yeah, it's like the Beanie Babies, everyone was convinced they'd get rich off them. Now, they're practically nothing, the fad died.

[CoOKiE]

well about the crazed insident... and no i'm not stickin up for myself as if i was there lol... is because, its a toy, as you have been saying, that children love to play with. Those are parents fighting to make their children happy. Its nuts, yes, but if you had a child that really wanted it, and there was one on the shelf, just as someone was grabbing it.. and you thought to yourself "i can take this guy on"... hey, stuff happens. Alot of people go through alot, just to make their children happy.

[heralde]

I understand that, Cookie, you don't want to disapoint your child.

I don't want to judge anyone who was there, since I wasn't there. And I hope this doesn't sound rude. But I think sometimes parents should teach their children that they won't always get what they want in life, and for their own safety, walk away! Live to purchase TMX another day! lol

[abiraniriba]

I heard on the news yesturday, that People were Fighting over this Toy. I'm sure that's obvious. But I heard an Insident where hair was being pulled, Wigs were flying, lad tops were being thown into the air, all kinds of things. Somebody started waiving a gun just to get a doll. It got intense.

It should not get to this point where something meant to make people happy should make people this crazy.:eek: :p

I saw the story in the New York Daily News about the gun, the one who bought the Elmo had the right idea when he gave the doll up, it's not worth losing your life over!

[heralde]

I saw the story in the New York Daily News about the gun, the one who bought the Elmo had the right idea when he gave the doll up, it's not worth losing your life over!

I think so. Your child may be disapointed for a couple days, but at least they still have a parent!

[Ilikemuppets]

I get that people want to do things for there children, but it should never have gotton the the point where somebody have a gun over a toy in the first place and put other peoples lives in danger. I can judge that guy with the gun easily and say keep him away from our soiety befor he hurts someone, and based on his actions. Yes stuff happend's, and their is also consequinces when that stuff hapend's too.:p

I think you can teach your children that they can have and do what they want in life, as long as you work for it and don't hurt or harm antbody for it.

[Drtooth]

Yeah, it's like the Beanie Babies, everyone was convinced they'd get rich off them. Now, they're practically nothing, the fad died.


I wouldn't TOTALLY say it was dead... they're still around. Unfortunately. Though I do want the Spongebob ones.

Anway, if there's any doubt this will live up to the hype of the original... don't bother to ask. If people are killing each other as if they were nike sneakers, they'll no doubt do jus' fine.

Personally, I LOVE the box it comes in... sort of a "Danger! Elmo inside" type metalic breifcase. That cracks me up. Plus, I loved the back-lit shadowy Elmo promo pic. I'd buy a T-shirt of it and wear it often.

but 5 million? You could buy an actual Elmo for less than that!

[CoOKiE]

fighting law suits and such to have that happen... yeah i guess u could buy an Elmo for 5 million lol... for 5 million you could have your child visit the set of SS, or have Kevin CLash come to your house to preform for your child.

[ReneeLouvier]

for 5 million you could have your child visit the set of SS, or have Kevin CLash come to your house to preform for your child. Exactly. Heck, if I had a cool 5 mil to spend, I'd hire Kevin Clash to come to my house, or better yet, come to like, my kids school or something, to perform for all the little kids. It'd be better spent that way, then just one measly (although pretty cool in it's own right) Elmo doll! ;)

[Drtooth]

On the bright side of things, if the toys continue to sell that good, maybe SW will have more money to make more stuff, and not repeat the same crap from the previous seasons that they repeat over and over in anticipation for a new season.

Theoretically, more money= More material.

[Ilikemuppets]

I wouldn't TOTALLY say it was dead... they're still around. Unfortunately. Though I do want the Spongebob ones.

Anway, if there's any doubt this will live up to the hype of the original... don't bother to ask. If people are killing each other as if they were nike sneakers, they'll no doubt do jus' fine.

Personally, I LOVE the box it comes in... sort of a "Danger! Elmo inside" type metalic breifcase. That cracks me up. Plus, I loved the back-lit shadowy Elmo promo pic. I'd buy a T-shirt of it and wear it often.

but 5 million? You could buy an actual Elmo for less than that!You better get insurance for that thing.