The TMX eXtra Special Edition Tickle Me Elmo doll has been on the market since last year but is still proving to be a smash hit as one of the best holiday sellers on the market.  The success is largely due in part to the success of the Elmo brand itself and the great marketing techniques that go with it.  Kids and even parents have been fanatical over what many market analysis consider to be a fairly common and simple type of toy in regards to technical capabilities.  So what makes this toy so special to millions of people all over the world?

To answer this question, one must first consider the very nature of children themselves.  Their outlook on life is very positive and typically don't have any real concerns or problems to worry about like you or I do.  Children love to laugh, have fun, and be curious about their surroundings.  The Elmo muppet was fashoned after a 3 1/2 year old toddler with all the personality traits that children typically have as described above.  Its because of this these closely related personality traits that children automatically relate to Elmo and consider Elmo as one of them or their friend.

Having two children of my own who are 4 and 5 years old, I am able to watch the connection first-hand.  They see Elmo being silly on TV so they in turn want to be silly.  They see Elmo asking questions about life and my kids want to know the answer as well.  Another aspect that I've noticed is the direct interaction or perceived interactions that Elmo will initiate with the viewers at home.  Involving the children like this bridges the gap and grows a kind of virtual relationship.  

The Elmo dolls have embodied these classic personality triats and the TMX eXtra Special Edition Tickle Me Elmo is the latest version of everything fun and entertaining that kids have grown to love about it.  This Christmas season, kids are demanding to have this doll and parents are delivering.  If you are considering picking one up than you'd better hurry because it is not uncommon for stock to run out.

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