Fisher-Price Elmo Live on Wish List for Christmas 2008

The latest Elmo doll - Elmo Live - is creating a buzz in stores across the country. Toy industry insiders call the robotic Elmo toy “industry changing.” And kids, well, they’re calling him a most-wanted gift this holiday shopping season. Even the weaker economy isn’t expected to keep parents from buying the new Elmo Live children’s toy. This Elmo is the most life-like plush toy ever created. Add the Elmo toy’s animatronic innovations to the muppet Elmo’s Sesame Street TV show fan base, and you’ve got a best-selling Christmas toy.

So what can Elmo Live do? Think of him as a Tickle Me Elmo on steroids. He sings and dances, waves his arms, tells silly jokes and stores and blows kisses. He’s programmed for magical interactive fun. Instead of spouting programmed phrases, he goes for interaction. Elmo Live acts just like someone is responding to him. Elmo Live, for example, will ask for a hug and then say “thank you” as if he’s gotten one. This ability creates an almost magical experience for a child, as if his Elmo Live is actually coming to life. Another winning preschool toy from Fischer Price.