TYCO PRESCHOOL Tickle-Me Elmo (Animatronic Plush Toy)
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Description
Circa 1996
A legendary animatronic plush toy originally manufactured by Tyco Preschool (a division of Tyco Toys).
Features:
- Interactivity: When its stomach is squeezed once, Elmo giggles. Pressing it three times in a row causes him to shake and vibrate with uncontrollable laughter.
- Power: The original 15-inch vintage model typically requires three AA batteries and features an auto shut-off to preserve battery life.
Origins & History:
- Introduction: First released in July 1996, it quickly became a massive cultural phenomenon, peaking during the 1996 Christmas shopping season.
- The Craze: Due to extreme scarcity, the toy—which originally retailed for approximately $28.99 USD—was famously resold by scalpers for hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
- Inventors: It was invented by Ron Dubren and Greg Hyman, originally pitched as "Tickles the Chimp" before being adapted for the Sesame Street license.
(H-37cm x W-31.5cm x D-12cm)