Aug 30, 2008

Gift Idea: Elmo!

Elmo Birthday Party Ideas

By Crystal Mclain

Everyone knows, and loves, that furry red monster on Sesame Street known as Elmo. Adults may find his voice irritating, but there is no questioning his cuteness, and that cuteness is not lost on the kids who watch him every day and buy his products.

As a result, you can expect that one of your children will ask to have an Elmo-themed birthday party for their birthday, and before you start watching hours of Sesame Street to understand what an Elmo-themed birthday party is, we have some excellent suggestions.

Elmo Movies

One of the quickest and easiest ways to make it an Elmo birthday party is to simply let the kids watch Elmo movies during the birthday party. This can be done before or after the cake, and it will get all the kids into a happy mood as they watch their favorite Muppet dance his way on the television screen, singing songs that the kids can sing along to as well.

Write An Elmo Story

The kids can put their creative minds to work when you get them to each write up a quick Elmo story that they can then read to everyone. Don't be surprised if the kids love the stories, and encourage each other to write more. You never know, you may start the next great novelist on their path to literary fame doing this!

Elmo Dolls

Elmo dolls are everywhere, and it is tough for it to be an Elmo-themed birthday party without them. You should see if you can pick up a couple of dolls that can have a place at the table with everyone else. This will make it seem like Elmo has come to the party to enjoy it with the kids himself.

Decorate the Backyard

The backyard is an excellent place to have a birthday party, and it is an excellent place for the kids to burn off energy after cake and Elmo movies. Decorate the backyard in red streamers, balloons, Elmo pictures and Elmo plates to make it seem like the kids have stumbled into their own little Elmo wonderland. This can easily be accomplished using several excellent supplies that are available in Elmo-themed birthday party supplies.

No matter what you choose to do, having an Elmo birthday party can be a lot of fun, not only for yourself, but for the kids as well. After all, there is a little Elmo in all of us.


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Fisher-Price Elmo LiveProduct Features

  • Elmo Live is a plush that is in a sitting position
  • Elmo has an internal mesh that is located in his torso and shoulders, and his legs are floppy with no structure inside
  • Elmo will have his activation switch located in either hand
  • Once pressed Elmo will say an intro phrase as he is turning at the waist
  • Features a variety of songs 3 to 4 of Elmo's favorite songs

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

In this truly life-like creation, for the first time ever, Elmo seems to actually be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like the real Muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street. His mannerisms are right on target as his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs, all the while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 AA batteries, included.

Product Description

Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall.

Fisher-Price Elmo Live

Fisher-Price T.M.X. Tickle Me Elmo

Product Description

Editorial Review

In 1996 Independence Day rocked the box office, the "Macarena" began its trek up the charts before landing on wedding dance floors, and Elmo first showed the world his predilection for tickles. Tickle Me Elmo is remembered as one of the most difficult-to-find toys of the 1996--or any--holiday season.

When you first take him out of his box, T.M.X. Elmo doesn't seem all that grand. He looks after all, well, like Elmo. Covered in the soft red fur that one would expect from everyone's favorite Sesame Street character, T.M.X. Elmo stands an unimposing 14 inches tall. Even worse, he feels all hard and plasticy under his fur. But this Elmo is not meant for cuddles or hand holding or swaddling.

This Elmo is all about tickles.

Sit T.M.X. Elmo down and hit one of his three "tickle" spots. There's one under his chin, one on his belly, and one on top of his foot. Yes, this Elmo wiggles just like he did 10 years ago, but that's just the start. Elmo slaps his belly, falls forward with his butt sticking out, stands back up again only to topple backwards, kicks his legs over his belly, and then stands right back up, all while laughing hysterically.

"Again! Again!"

Elmo gets more outrageous when you "tickle" him a second time, and the fun really starts with the third "tickle" session. Elmo's fancy moves include falling over on his side, shimmying on his back, and what seems to be everyone's favorite: lying flat on his belly slapping the floor next to him as if he can’t stop laughing. This Elmo has a serious case of the giggles. His trademark voice builds into a fit of histrionics, endless snickers that drown out everything but an unintelligible cackle until even Elmo admits he has had too much.

T.M.X Elmo requires 6 AA batteries, which are included, although these wore down quickly in our review copy. Elmo also has an on/off switch, so the tickles can be brought to an end when more than just Elmo has had too much. He moves a lot and needs a little open space for the full performance, although he does use his arm to determine his orientation periodically and stand back up if nothing is in the way. He gets a little stuck on uneven surfaces but for the most part performs amazingly well on carpet. On hardwood floors, Elmo works, but he occasionally slams his eyes on the floor in a way that seems it should halt the show.

In the end, T.M.X. Elmo is undeniably a trooper. Early reviews show that this turbocharged version of Tickle Me Elmo will follow the stellar path enjoyed by his much simpler predecessor. --David Morel

Product Description

Elmo has impressive automatic stand up action keeps you going while he continues to giggle and say, "I got tickled". It has three modes of giggle action - Press its foot or belly and hear "You tickled Elmo." TI can go from standing to sitting. Then, it falls back, sits and stands straight up again - the whole time giggling away and flapping its right arm. Touch its belly again, and it sits and rolls from one side to the other. It ends up on his back, kicking his legs, flapping his arms and giggling with the words, "You did it again." It ends his hilarious giggle session by standing up and letting out a deep sigh. This Elmo has a few more phrases: "Again, again," and "Give Elmo a break, please," and "I can't stop laughing". It require six AA batteries, which are included and it measures 15"H.

Fisher-Price Elmo Live


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