The year is 1998. I’m 12 years old, and fond of wearing oversized sweatshirts with dalmatians on them. In Social Studies one day, my teacher, Mrs. G, tells the class about her imminent status of Best ...

In 1996, Tyco launched a toy called the Tickle Me Elmo that cost a mere $30 (£15). If you're not familiar with it then check it out on Wikipedia. It was so popular that parents attacked a Wal-Mart ...

Though there is no official data that declares the best-selling holiday toy for children of all-time, it’s fair to assume the lovable Sesame Street figure Elmo is high on the list of most popular ...

One promo on the Rosie O’Donnell show was all it took to spark Tickle Me Elmo mania. Tickle Me Elmo’s sweet voice and vibrating laugh had parents fighting in the aisles. The hottest toy of 1996 was, ...

I ask you: is there anything more terrifying than Elmo? My 4 year old cousin has no fewer than three Elmos that do nothing but sing, dance, and plot world domination . The latest Elmo toy to make your ...

The latest Tickle Me Elmo doll looks and sounds like the original, but a few of them have a suprise in store for their owners. Squeeze his furry red tummy and the new Tickle Me Elmo doll bursts into a ...