I was hoping to avoid buying any new Elmo toys. I mean, I like Elmo as much as anyone else does, but after hearing about the frustration that most parents had when they bought the Tickle Me Elmo doll. I recall the struggles they had in finding a doll to put under the Christmas Tree, and I remember them worrying about having to pay hundreds of dollars for a doll that was not even close to that expensive in the toy store. It really put me off Elmo altogether. It’s just wrong for parents to have to fight so hard for a toy they really want to get their kids.
Then I had a child and heard about the new Elmo Live doll. I started to read the Elmo Live reviews and began to think that maybe my three year old son would actually enjoy the doll. I mean, he loves Elmo, and practically crashes the television to the floor whenever Elmo’s World comes on TV. The cost, however, worried me – oh not the cost in the stores, but I knew that the cost would jack up really high after it was available for purchase, and feared that I’d wind up paying far too much for the toy.
Fortunately I was able to get a hold of one easily, and was able to buy it for the real price. I gave it to my son and you would’ve thought Elmo jumped out of the television and into his arms, he was that excited. He has been attached at the hip to that toy ever since I bought it, and I’m very glad that I did. I no longer hate Elmo, and can’t wait to see if there are any accessories or other toys that we can use with this new Elmo! Thanks for creating a great toy!
Muriel - Boston, MA
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