Elmo Live Doll Review

Elmo Live is the latest in the series of charming, cuddly and plush Elmo dolls based on everyone's favorite Sesame Street character and this time they have Elmo talking, singing, telling jokes and much more.

The plush Elmo dolls started with Tickle Me Elmo in 1996. Fisher Price released Elmo Live nationwide on October 14, 2008. If you want something really unique for your child as a Christmas gift, then Elmo will be the right choice.

He is definitely the toy to have this holiday season Elmo Live is an innovative and engaging toy for children between 2 and 4 years old.

Younger children can engage in cause-and-effect play by simply pressing Elmo's buttons to see what he does.

However, an older child will have the attention span and comprehension skills to appreciate them, as well as the silly jokes that Elmo tells.

Elmo Features:

• Elmo even blows kisses, asks for hugs, and says he loves you.
• Elmo makes lots of fun movements and gestures
• Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories
• Jokes, sing songs and plays games
• Children activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose
• Press Elmo's foot and he will sit down on his stool to tell you a story.
• If Elmo Live is on his back or if he has been left alone for awhile, Elmo will goes into battery-save mode.
• Tilt Sensor: After falling over, Elmo asks you to help him back up and then says, "Thank You".

Pros:

• It is a known fact that Elmo Live will keep your child's attention for as long as your child keeps up with him.
• You have the rare combination of the latest technology with the Sesame Street Elmo muppet.
• He is fully automated and performs brilliantly.
• Activates easily with just a touch or a squeeze.
• Even Parents love to watch the performance
• Fantastic companion for your child (reminds you of a little boy with all with his little tricks and movements).
• Elmo Live is definitely not a toy that will just sit in the closet waiting for attention.
• Sesame Street characters have been around for nearly 40 years teaching important life lessons.
• Intended to teach children to learn and grow academically
• You can order Elmo while sitting comfortably at home as long as stock lasts.

Cons:

• Movements generate a somewhat loud, mechanical sound that may interfere with being able to understand
• Elmo could be a little cushier
• Not technology expandable (add more programs via Bluetooth/USB/Cartridge)
• No program sequence so children can take him to bed
• Elmo Live is a fairly expensive toy but if want to be frugal and had to make a choice of many or just one. This would be the one.

Recommendations:

• If you are not sure visit Elmo Live at a store and see your child's reaction.
• If Elmo Live is anything like his predecessor Tickle Me Elmo whose popularity was so great that retail stores couldn't keep them on the shelf you might want to place your order today.
• Elmo Live retails for $65.99 but it has been predicted that it will be selling for over $130.00 on Ebay by Christmas. This is because previous Christmas best sellers have seen this kind of price increase on the Internet auction website.

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