Fisher-Price TMX Elmo 10 Year Anniversary

In 1996 Independence Day rocked the box office, the "Macarena" began its trek up the charts before landing on wedding dance floors, and Elmo first showed the world his predilection for tickles

Tickle Me Elmo is remembered as one of the most difficult-to-find toys of the 1996--or any--holiday season.

Ten years later, T.M.X. Elmo (the X stands for 10) was unveiled to the world on Good Morning America on September 19. The most secretly guarded toy of the pre-holiday season, if not all time, T.M.X. Elmo was shown only to a few toy-industry insiders prior to his release. This secrecy didn't stop thousands of pre-orders from piling up. Though now that all is known, the obvious question is: Does T.M.X. Elmo deserve the hype? When you first take him out of his box, T.M.X. Elmo doesn't seem all that grand. He looks after all, well, like Elmo. Covered in the soft red fur that one would expect from everyone's favorite Sesame Street character, T.M.X. Elmo stands an unimposing 14 inches tall. Even worse, he feels all hard and plasticy under his fur. But this Elmo is not meant for cuddles or hand holding or swaddling.

This Elmo is all about tickles. Sit T.M.X. Elmo down and hit one of his three "tickle" spots There's one under his chin, one on his belly, and one on top of his foot. Yes, this Elmo wiggles just like he did 10 years ago, but that's just the start. Elmo slaps his belly, falls forward with his butt sticking out, stands back up again only to topple backwards, kicks his legs over his belly, and then stands right back up, all while laughing hysterically. "Again! Again!" Elmo gets more outrageous when you "tickle" him a second time, and the fun really starts with the third "tickle" session. Elmo's fancy moves include falling over on his side, shimmying on his back, and what seems to be everyone's favorite: lying flat on his belly slapping the floor next to him as if he can’t stop laughing. This Elmo has a serious case of the giggles. His trademark voice builds into a fit of histrionics, endless snickers that drown out everything but an unintelligible cackle until even Elmo admits he has had too much.

T.M.X Elmo requires 6 AA batteries, which are included, although these wore down quickly in our review copy. Elmo also has an on/off switch, so the tickles can be brought to an end when more than just Elmo has had too much. He moves a lot and needs a little open space for the full performance, although he does use his arm to determine his orientation periodically and stand back up if nothing is in the way. He gets a little stuck on uneven surfaces but for the most part performs amazingly well on carpet. On hardwood floors, Elmo works, but he occasionally slams his eyes on the floor in a way that seems it should halt the show. In the end, T.M.X. Elmo is undeniably a trooper. Early reviews show that this turbocharged version of Tickle Me Elmo will follow the stellar path enjoyed by his much simpler predecessor. --David Morel

Manufacturer's Description In 1996 Elmo first showed the world his predilection for tickles. Tickle Me Elmo is remembered as one of the most difficult-to-find toys of the 1996--or any--holiday season. Ten years later, T.M.X. Elmo was unveiled to the world on Good Morning America on September 19. The most secretly guarded toy of the pre-holiday season, if not all time, T.M.X. Elmo was shown only to a few toy-industry insiders prior to his release. This secrecy didn't stop thousands of pre-orders from piling up, though, and now that all is known, the obvious question is, Does T.M.X. Elmo deserve the hype? T.M.X. Elmo is not meant for cuddles or hand holding or swaddling. This Elmo is all about tickles. Sit T.M.X. Elmo down and hit one of his three "tickle" spots. There's one under his chin, one on his belly, and one on top of his foot. Yes, this Elmo wiggles just like he did 10 years ago, but that's just the start. Elmo slaps his belly, falls forward with his butt sticking out, stands back up again only to topple backwards, kicks his legs over his belly, and then stands right back up, all while laughing hysterically. T.M.X Elmo requires 6 AA batteries, which are included, although these wore down quickly in our review copy. Elmo also has an on/off switch, so the tickles can be brought to an end when more than just Elmo has had too much. In the end, T.M.X. Elmo is undeniably a trooper. Early reviews show that this turbocharged version of Tickle Me Elmo will follow the stellar path enjoyed by his much simpler predecessor. What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item? 64% buy Fisher-Price Elmo Live 4.0 out of 5 stars (21) £53.95 12% buy Fisher Price - TMX Elmo Extra Special Edition 9% buy Fisher-Price Elmo Loves You £14.99 8% buy Elmo Soft Toy 13" 4.8 out of 5 stars (4) £12.92 Explore similar items Tags Customers Associate with This Product  (What's this?) Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people. Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below  7th symphony score(1) Your tags: Add your first tag Search Products Tagged with   See most popular tags   Customer Reviews 9 Reviews 5 star:  (8) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.9 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)         Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review Most Helpful Customer Reviews   15 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars For your children and the child in you!, 5 Oct 2006 By  CP (UK) - See all my reviews I have had a couple of the previous Elmos in last few years and this one has to be the best...it is simply hilarious and an absolute MUST for Christmas morning. The problem is this present didn't last unopened until December and is now loved by my 20 month old (and my 5 and 7 year old play adore it as well). 100% happy with this product. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   15 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars TMX Elmo - Guaranteed to cheer you up!!, 4 Oct 2006 By  E. Brookfield (London, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is apparently the toy to have for our daughter's age range (15 months) and its arrival was eagerly aniticipated. It does live up to the hype, Elmo's giggling is infectious and it is a very clever beast (it even works out its orientation when you tickle). If you're feeling a bit in need of a giggle, it will deliver. However, overall I've only given it 4 starts as its routine is a little limited and so will only entertain in short bursts. It also isn't very cuddly because of the hard internal mechansim. Having said that - get one for yourself now and show it to the kids every now and then!!! Liz Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars TMX Hysteria, 11 Feb 2007 By  B. Charman-Gay "Sassy Lady" (Surrey, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    After ripping open the wrapping on Christmas morning my son let Elmo loose and we were laughing along. Brilliant for kids & adults alike. Only Elmo can bring a smile to your face when you're really in the dumps. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 9 customer reviews...     Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars The Red Monster Thanks for coming up with such brilliant idea, it looks not as montrous as Furby, especially with that red coating. 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