How to Buy a Tickle Me, Elmo Doll

Tickle Me, Elmo! was the hottest doll of the 1996 holiday season. Let your little "Sesame Street" fan enjoy the next generation of Tickle Me dolls ' the Babies.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Access
• Sesame Street Baby Tickle Me: Big Bird
• Sesame Street Baby Tickle Me: Ernie
• Sesame Street Tickle Me: Grover
• Sesame Street: Cookie Monster
• Tickle Me

Instructions

1. Visit online and local toy stores for Baby Tickle Me dolls and other Tickle Me merchandise.

2. Look for Baby Tickle Me dolls that feature your child's favorite "Sesame Street" characters - Elmo, Zoe, Grover, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and more. The Baby Tickle Me dolls start at $14.99 each.

3. Try to find the Toss n Tickle Elmo, a doll that isn't widely available. This version of Elmo giggles when you tickle him and laughs when you toss him up in the air. The doll retails at $44.99 and can be found on sale for as little as $19.95.

4. Look for "Sesame Street" books that incorporate the Tickle Me theme. "Tickle Me, Elmo!" ($4.99), "Tickle Me, Big Bird!" ($4.99) and "Tickle Me: My Name Is Elmo" ($2.29) all cover subjects that have to do with laughing and tickling.

5. Buy from the Shopping List below; look for out-of-production Tickle Me dolls at auctions and closeout sales.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to include batteries with all of your battery-powered gifts.