What is Fisher Price Elmo Live? Anyone who has watched Sesame Street in the last thirty years knows Elmo, the three-and-a-half-year-old monster who has taken Muppet attention to a whole new level. The star of Elmo’s World, the furry red monster, has become a favorite with children of all ages. The character has been portrayed in two movies (Elmo in Grouchland and Elmo Saves Christmas) and numerous toys including everything from a laptop computer and a toy kitchen for toddlers to the hugely popular Tickle Me Elmo released in 1996. There are now a new Elmo toy that is quickly becoming a must-have for young children, the Fisher Price Elmo Live.
Fisher Price Elmo Live is a robotic companion for your kids that has a wide variety of commands and actions. By tickling or squeezing his foot, tummy, back or nose, Elmo will talk, sing, tell jokes, dance and even sneeze. While there are plenty of other toys that will do these things, it’s the extended actions that really bring Elmo Live to life. His mouth moves and his head wobbles from side to side as he speaks to imitate the familiar mannerisms of the TV character. His arms and legs are fully mechanized as he will move his arms, sit and stand and cross his legs while he sits to tell a story. In story mode, his arms will wave in the air and act out parts of the story.
Unlike other mechanical toys, Fisher Price Elmo Live will engage your children in their play. When he falls, he will call for help and then thank you. If you squeeze his nose, he will ask you if you have it and return it to you. Elmo is always asking for hugs and a dance partner, making you part of the play at all times. These interactive features are a big part of why this is such a sought after gift for the holiday season.
Fisher Price Elmo Live stands 12″ tall and is covered in bright red plush “fur.” He has the big white eyes and big round nose that have made the Sesame Street character so relatable. Elmo Live works with 6 “AA” batteries, included and has a power saving mode where it yawns, says it’s sleepy, and shuts off.
Unlike other robotic toys currently on the market, Elmo Live is truly designed with young children in mind. In addition to being a well-known and beloved children’s icon, it’s entertaining and easy to use, making it perfect for its 1.5-6 year-old target audience.
All in all, this is the toy we’ve been waiting for since Tickle Me Elmo was announced. There are few limitations with all the activities and games that are scheduled at Fisher Price Elmo Live, so it’s sure to keep the kids entertained for hours on end.