The beloved children's character Elmo fell victim to hackers who posted antisemitic and hateful messages on his official X ...

In the beginning, Tickle Me Elmo was conceived by inventor Ron Dubren as “Tickles the Chimp.” In 1992, the idea (and tech) was purchased by Tyco Preschool, who had a licensing play in mind.

A Tickle Me Elmo is tossed in, the soundtrack of his laugh warping to disintegration. "I was a bit on the fence about destroying that one," Hill confesses.

A look back at Tickle Me Elmo. Tickle Me Elmo drove kids crazy and their parents crazier. From store mobs to scalpers, here’s how WNYW covered the fad back on December 18 and 24 of 1996.

THE PLAYROOM — In 1996 a phenomenon was born. That’s when Tickle Me Elmo was unleashed on the unsuspecting free market, which was minding its own business when this interactive toy took over ...

Released in 1998, Walk ‘N Talk Elmo was a popular children’s gift, as was Rock ‘N Roll Elmo (1999), Tickle Me Elmo Surprise (2001), Chicken Dance Elmo (2002), and SHOUT Elmo (2005).

A look back at Tickle Me Elmo. Tickle Me Elmo drove kids crazy and their parents crazier. From store mobs to scalpers, here’s how WNYW covered the fad back on December 18 and 24 of 1996.