I wish they had toys like this when I was a little kid.  There wasn’t anything around even close to this back then.   It’s great that my daughter will be able to experience what the latest technology has to offer.  I just can’t wait to see this new Elmo Live toy in action, so I can tell my friends and family all about it.    I’d like to be the first of the people I know to get it so I can be the one to show it around to everyone.  Then I’ll write an Elmo Live review online to tell everyone how great it is.

The time my daughter and I spend together playing with this Elmo will really be special.  I read that he giggles and tells a joke when you tickle his stomach.  My little one will really get a kick out of that.  Also, when he sits down to tell us a story; I’m sure he will have her undivided attention.  If you can say that a kid “worships” Elmo, then I guess that describes her.  She’s always so excited no matter where we go if she sees an Elmo somewhere.  This Elmo Live toy will be great for her and I can’t wait to get it.

I’d really like to keep it until Christmas and give it to her than, but I don’t know if I can wait that long.  I know that it will be worth though, to see the look on her face when she opens her Elmo Live on Christmas morning.  I just hope she’ll be able to put it down long enough to open her other gifts.

This Elmo doll is really going to thrill my daughter.  I’m glad she likes Elmo because, for kids her age, he really is a great role model.  She even learned potty training from one of his videos.  She loves anything that has to do with him and I’m really glad about that.

Sarah Brisno, Copperhill, TN

Your toddler can beat there hands against the surface of the drums while Elmo laughs to the beat of the drumming.  If you open and close the mouth, he will say an encouraging phrase.  The Tum-Tum Elmo drum is so fun for all children, not just the little ones, except they will get the biggest kick out of it.  For such a small toy, this one really keeps them occupied for a while.

If Elmo is your child’s favorite and main source of amusement, there are so many other Elmo toys to complement this Tum-Tum Elmo drum.  There are a lot of plush Elmo toys and the newest one to come out on the market hasn’t even arrived in stores yet.  It will be hitting brick and mortar stores and shipped from online stores in mid-October 2008.  It’s called Elmo Live and has been created with the top technology in toys today. You won’t be able to resist getting this Elmo for your little one.  He’s just too adorable.

Of course, you know that Elmo Live is going to tell great stories and jokes.  What else gives him the excuse to let out his famous giggle?  When this Elmo was created, Fisher Price thought of just about everything.  Elmo Live will have you certain that there must be a puppeteer back there controlling him somehow.  The mechanisms influencing the way he moves are that convincing.

You can tickle his tummy to make him laugh or squeeze his hand to receive a warm greeting from him.  Hug Elmo Live and he will tell you he loves you too.  When he tells a joke, make sure you laugh as loud as you can because if you don’t, he will be disappointed and think you didn’t like it.  Of course, he should know better.  There is just no way Elmo can not be entertaining.  Your little one will find hours of delight interacting with this cuddly red monster.

Elmo also likes you to sing and dance with him.  He has a bebop song just for that.  It’s such a fun activity that your child will be standing up and sitting down and standing up again, just like Elmo.  They will want to do it over and over again.

When you buy the Elmo drum you will definitely have to order Elmo Live online.  Don’t wait because stores are already limiting the number a person order in anticipation them selling out quickly.

From the top of the canister, Elmo is smiling and waiting for you to open it and get started.  There are 14 interesting looking pieces to use to create your furry red friend.  Some of them are hands, some are feet, and one is even Elmo’s loyal fish friend, Dorothy.  Both Elmo and Dorothy are excitedly waiting for you to begin putting them together so that you can play together for a while.

One of the great things about the Elmo Building Set and even the Elmo Live doll is the educational significance.  Probably one of the least realized is the language development the Elmo toys encourage.  Just by being so excited and interested in Elmo and the accomplishment of building him gives a child something to talk about.  When they feel confident in themselves and what they have done, they will want to explain it to everyone they know, and maybe even people they don’t know.  Either way, the advantages in speech and language will be evident.

Something else to think about while watching your little one put the pieces of the Elmo Building Set together is that they are honing their fine motor skills.  This really exercises their hand-eye coordination and helps them become steady and precise.  The pieces fit together so that there is no wrong way to do it.  You just might end up with a strange looking Elmo when your child is finished.  But it is still all a learning process.

The social skills developed during playtime are so vital to the way your child will interact with others throughout their life.  Using their imaginative skills while building Elmo will broaden their way of thinking and keep the door open to creative possibilities.  Also, when their collection of toys includes The Elmo Live doll, it will be even more of an opportunity for their imagination to grow.

Making a finished product out of multiple pieces to show to others really does take some problem solving skills.  These can be developed by sorting the pieces and deciding which piece goes where.  Even if Elmo ends up without arms or feet, your child will still have had to think about what they were doing.  This advancement in the thought process will definitely help them grow and have an easier time of learning in the future.

Any way you look at it, Elmo Live and the Elmo Building Set are definitely toys that will bring you and your child closer together when you help them see the possibilities.  Keeping their minds open and playful are just small parts to having a healthy and happy child.

Of course, the last day of October is not the only time your little one can run around, pretending to be their favorite little red monster in their Elmo costume. Play time and dress up time can be perfect opportunities for your son or daughter to grow their imagination with Elmo, too. Plus, with the Fisher Price Elmo Live doll at their side, they will have hours of great fun right at their feet. They can go wherever their mind’s eye takes them.

A few different versions of the Elmo costume are available to choose from. Which one you choose depends on what age and size your child is. There are ones that fit babies, toddlers and children up to size 6. Some are full bodysuits and warm, while others only cover the main parts of the body, allowing other seasonal clothing to be worn with them.
Either way, your child will be thrilled to be representing their beloved monster.

There are a couple of different types of the toddler Elmo costume that are advertised on many retail websites. There is the entire bodysuit, which includes the hood, which is Elmo’s head, and the feet. This one is an officially licensed Elmo costume. It washes well and looks to be comfortable and practical. Another toddler size version is made of material that isn’t as thick and it does not include the feet. Your child will need to wear red socks and shoes. It is more lightweight than the first one and is good to wear in areas where the weather is warmer during most of the year. Again, the Fisher Price Elmo Live doll will be a must for any toddler to have the greatest Elmo experience.

For children in the size 4-6 bracket, there is a hooded vest for them to wear. Of course, Elmo’s face is on the hood like it is on the toddler costume but there are no arms and the bottom only goes down to the top of the legs. This allows the child to wear a long sleeve or short sleeve shirt and pants or shorts with their costume. Although they are not entirely clothed in red fluff, the Elmo effect is still there.

The most versions that are available in an Elmo costume seem to be for babies. From full furry bodysuits to sets that are almost like red long johns and a hood with big eyes on top. There is no end to the creativity evidently shown in the craftsmanship of these costumes. With the new Fisher Price Elmo Live doll about to hit stores, it’s no wonder that retailers want to get in on the Elmo action.

The Elmo Knows Your Name doll is about 11 inches tall and very cuddly.  Your child will love carrying him around wherever they go and will never be lonely as long as he is with them.  After he is programmed, he will talk to them throughout the day using phrases suited to the time of day and including their name and favorite things.  He sings quite a few different songs and incorporates your child’s specific information into them and the stories he tells.

One special characteristic of the Elmo Knows Your Name plush doll is that it can be programmed without even taking the doll out of the box.  This makes it great for giving as a gift to the Elmo enthusiast you know.  What child wouldn’t be thrilled to open a gift, especially an Elmo doll, and have it say his or her name automatically when they start to play with it?  This is a fabulous feature that very few, if any, other toys like this have.  Whoever you give this to will not be able to put it down and if they also receive the Elmo Live doll when it arrives in stores, you will certainly be on their “favorite people” list.  Both toys will become their best friends, and when Elmo Live blows them a kiss, the name Elmo will be synonymous with love.

Programming the Elmo Knows Your Name is very easy.  You just take the CD-ROM and insert it into your computer.  Connect the USB cable, which is included, to Elmo and to your computer and then follow the CD-ROM prompts to choose your child’s favorite items.  When you are finished, you just click on the “download” button.  There is also a daily planner so that you can set certain daily events for Elmo to remember.  The programming for what time of day it is makes sure that his phrases, songs, and gestures correspond with the hour that it happens to be.

Whether it is morning, noon, or night, Elmo Knows Your Name will be an integral part of your child’s world.  This, along with the Elmo Live doll, will keep your child occupied for very long periods at a time.  It will not just be a frivolous toy for them to play with, but a friend who teaches them songs and stories and encourages them to love.

The Elmo Live price is actually surprising, given the quality and versatility of this new inventive toy. Besides telling funny stories and jokes, Elmo Live likes to sing a fun song to get your toddler up and moving. They won’t be able to keep from dancing along with him and singing his song. They will be getting a little exercise in the process, but they will never know the difference. Sitting, standing, and bopping along with the music will be all they care about. Elmo will be waving his arms about and so will they; loving every minute of it. The only problem foreseeable is trying to separate them from their new best friend to do chores or eat dinner. They will want to play and play and play.

Everyone knows how infectious Elmo’s laugh is. After all, it is what made him famous. When you tickle his tummy he will giggle his wonderful giggle and then tell you a joke. If you don’t laugh heartily at it though, you will hear crickets chirping and Elmo will ask if his “mike” is on. Then he will say, “oh boy…” His stories are great too. He will sit down, cross his leg, and tell all about the people he knows at Sesame Street. He’ll even tell you about some that he just met.

You really won’t believe the Elmo Live price when you see it on websites and later in stores. Right now, it is around sixty dollars, which is unbelievable considering the advanced technology that went into creating this, soon to be, member of your family. You will be amazed at all he can do at the low Elmo Live price. You will want to show him to every guest that walks through your house. That is if you can pry him away from you child long enough. They really will be inseparable.

The great thing about Elmo Live is how huggable and cuddly he is. When your child hugs him and tells him they love him, he will reply with an, “I love you too.” Can’t you just see the expression on your child’s face when they open their present and see Elmo looking back at them? Moreover, at the current Elmo Live price, it won’t be hard to make that happen.

Everyone is going to want to buy Elmo Live online once they see how great this new and inventive toy is. He is so real in every way that you will think he is the actual character from Sesame Street. When he talks, his mouth moves up and down accurately with every word he says. You can squeeze his hand and he will greet you with a friendly phrase. Pinch his nose and he will sneeze.

You know he will want you to tickle his tummy because that is what Elmo is all about. He loves to let out his contagious giggle and will reward you with it with a pat to his tummy. Then, he will want to tell you a joke because laughing always goes with jokes. But you have to laugh really loud at the joke he tells or he will get frustrated and say, “Is this mike on?” while crickets chirp in the background. Then he will sigh and say, “Oh boy…”

When you buy Elmo Live online, you will start to get anxious, when waiting for him to arrive at your door. This is such an exciting toy that everyone in the house will want to get around him and see what he does. He won’t disappoint. He’ll even sit down, cross his legs, and tell you a great story about his adventures on Sesame Street and the people he has met there. It won’t be hard for him to keep your families attention because everyone knows how Elmo is such a good story teller.

Of course, if you don’t get the chance to buy Elmo Live online from the regular retail stores, and still really want it in time for the holidays, there will most likely be other places online to get it. Ebay is a great place to look for out of stock items. There are people who buy multiples of an item just so they can sell them on their website or their online auction site, which is usually an Ebay store. They will usually have the best prices because they want to get your sale before someone else does. The competitive prices on online auction sites will mean that you will get a great deal when you buy Elmo Live online.

Whether you want to buy Elmo Live online to give as a gift for your child, grandchild, niece, or nephew; you can be sure that they will be thrilled with the present. Only, don’t wait, supplies are only going to last so long.

He has such a contagious giggle and he will reward you with it after you tickle his stomach.  Of course, what else goes with laughter but a joke?   Elmo Live tells jokes when you tickle him and will wait for you to laugh.  If you don’t, you will hear the cliché cricket sound that everyone knows so well and Elmo will just sit down and say, “oh boy…”  How funny is that?

Elmo Live will unquestionably captivate your child.  They will be so struck by his real-life appearance that he’ll have them listening to every word he says and watching every single movement he makes.   They won’t be able to take their eyes off of him.

When Elmo Live tells a joke or story, you know that they are going to be funny ones.  If Elmo can tickle your funny bone by just giggling, his jokes certainly will too.  Everything he does will make you smile.  When you squeeze his nose, you will hear a honking and then Elmo will stand up and sneeze.  He will even sit down, cross his legs, and tell you a funny story about his experiences on Sesame Street with the people and other lovable characters he knows there.

Elmo really is a great story teller.  Fisher Price put everything they had into this new one.  You will think he is the real thing with a puppeteer back there controlling him and everything.  When he talks, his mouth moves up and down accurately with every word.   It really is amazing how realistic they can make toys now.  It makes you wonder what they will create next.

Of course the laugh of Elmo Live is so contagious you won’t be able to help but start to giggle yourself.  It is, after all, what made him famous in the first place.  If Elmo has been a big presence in your household for longer than you can remember, then it’s time to definitely buy this new version.   It’s just a given that he will be next on your child’s wish list.

Surely every parent will be scrambling to get this newest toy.  Who can resist the cuddly red monster every youngster loves?  Spending time interacting with Elmo Live will almost certainly become a treasured activity for your family to do on a regular basis.  In all actuality, Elmo will become a part of your family.

After Elmo’s first little giggle, he tells you that you tickled him and he starts to wave his right arm up and down, which is something the little ones love to see him do.  Then he sits down, lies on his back, sits back up and then stands himself back up.  Once the Elmo Live doll is available to purchase, the pair will surely be a sight to see, giggling back and forth with each other.

A second or two after TMX Elmo composes himself, he asks you to tickle him again.  Once you get him going the second time, he giggles even harder, waving his right arm as he goes.  Then he sits down, slaps his knee a few times, and throws himself back on the floor, all the while laughing hysterically.  It’s not over though, because when he’s lying down and starts kicking his legs, the momentum moves him across the floor.  He slowly but surely gets back into a standing position and then asks you to please give him a break.  He’s worn out from laughing so hard.

Of course, you know Elmo.  He just can’t get enough, so he wants you to tickle him at least one more time for good measure.  As you would expect, in true Elmo form; he waves his arm, slaps his knee, throws himself backward again, and starts rocking side to side.  Then he kicks his legs, which moves him even further across the floor.  You would think he couldn’t take any more of this but suddenly, he rocks onto his side, lies on his belly and pounds the floor with his right arm.  By now you are also laughing uncontrollably right there with him.

When he finally can collect himself, he stands up, pauses, and gives you a big sigh.  No wonder they call this doll, TMX Elmo.  The “X” may stand for the number 10, but it must stand for “X’treme” too.  The folks at Fisher Price are always on top of the newest toy technology and the TMX Elmo paired with the new and upcoming Elmo Live will make great additions to your Elmo collection.  The Elmo Live doll will be available soon but you’ll want to make sure you are one of the first in line to get it because they will definitely go fast.