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 ...

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, ...

There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys ...

For the children who grew up during the 1990s, the days and weeks before Christmas were dominated by thoughts of Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, and Super Nintendos. And their parents worried about ...

There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys ...

Warning! The following content may cause distress to children and Muppet viewers alike. It’s a dark day on Sesame Street as everyone’s favorite perpetual three-and-a-half year old, Elmo, was torched ...

Horror has a name, and it is Tickle Me Elmo. A terrifying clip is circulating online showing our favorite "Sesame Street" character stripped of his dignity and fur getting tickled by someone fearless.