Fisher Price Elmo Live Cute, Adorable and Very Entertaining!

I'll start out by saying Elmo is absolutely adorable and he is very entertaining... It is amazing how he moves and you do feel like he's talking and interacting with you.


Sesame Street's favorite red, furry pre-schooler is now more alive than ever. I have never seen such an animated and sophisticated toy made for kids 18 months and older - or any kid who loves Sesame Street. Elmo is about 18 inches tall and full of more animation and vocals than any mechanical doll/toy I have seen.

Set Elmo on a flat surface with his little blue chair and your kids will be amused for hours with a seemingly endless array of wild movements and funny comments. Elmo has four pressure points which activate dozens of narratives, including comments on how much Elmo loves you, asks for a kiss or scratch his back.

He actually responds to each of these remarks when your child touches him. If Elmo falls over, he asks for your help in setting him up! Elmo has a "freeze dance" which is hilarious as well as his version of, "Simon Says" called, "Elmo Says". Elmo's phrases change constantly.

Elmo also has two silly songs, many silly sneezes, endless hug requests, two engaging stories and endless random jokes. Your child will never tire of Elmo and his gestures, dances, mouth actions, arm swinging and more are amazing to watch.


Interactive Fun for Kids of Many Ages

We particularly enjoyed that, unlike some other "talking" toys, Elmo Live! doesn't just spout programmed phrases. Instead, he asks for interaction, and he responds as if your child is responding to him. For example, when he will ask for a hug and then say "thank you" as if he's received one, or he'll say he's ticklish and then will "respond" as if your child is tickling him.


This makes an almost magical experience for your child, as if her toy is really coming to life. The wide variety of things that Elmo Live! can do makes him a great toy to grow with your child. Younger children can engage in cause-and-effect play by simply pressing Elmo's buttons to see what he does.

Our two-year-old niece was especially delighted with the silly sounds Elmo makes when his nose is squeezed. Understandably, her attention meandered during the somewhat lengthy stories. However, an older child, like my 5 year old daughter, has the attention span and comprehension skills to appreciate them, as well as the silly jokes that Elmo tells.

Tips on Playing with Elmo! Live

Elmo makes lots of fun movements and gestures -- the only slight drawback is that his movements generate a somewhat loud, mechanical sound that sometimes interferes with being able to understand what Elmo is saying. He also has to be on a hard, flat surface -- otherwise he has a tendency to fall over. This in itself has a fun effect, however. When he falls over, Elmo asks you to help him back up again, and when he's put back upright, he'll say "thank you."