Post by reviewer on Apr 7, 2011 12:59:32 GMT -5
TMX Elmo was a rage when it was released in 2006, just before the holiday season. I guess it did manage to live up to the hype.
TMX Elmo’s is a furry version of Elmo what you see on Sesame street . It’s basically a toy which laughs it out when tickled. It has 3 ticklish spots in toe, chin and belly. With every tickle the laughter gets louder. Elmo does a very good job of falling down and getting up after every tickle.
To switch the toy off,you have the switch near Elmo’s leg and since it is somewhat hidden, it will be difficult for young ones to figure it out. Likewise, the tickle spot under the chin is very hard to locate. Another negative is that it requires 6 AA batteries and might end up being one of the expensive toys to maintain.
Although it’s easy for the children to carry the toy from one place to another, it really hurts if you drop it by mistake. You might need to clean this toy regularly as it falls on it’s back on the floor. The movement weren’t restricted for me on wooden floors. It might not be the same on carpeted floors.
Always wondered what was about this toy which was so hyped up as it did not have any educational value. Expected a better deal from Fischer Price, but then it was one of the sought after toys in 2006.
Price Range : $24.99 currently at toysrus.
Age : 18 months to 4 years.
