1996: Tickle Me Elmo Two-year-old Nicholas Barrientos of Culver City and his mother, Kristine, check out large Elmos sitting on toy store counter while the clerk rings up their Tickle Me Elmo.

Counterfeit Elmo dolls have some worried and not laughing. Dec. 2, 2007 — -- The latest Tickle Me Elmo version is slated to be one of this season's most popular holiday toy requests and one ...

Hmmm, do you remember Elmo? What about the Tickle Me Elmo toy? Here's a look back at the toy many shoppers wanted to get their hands on in 1996.

The hottest toy of 1996 was, without question, Tickle Me Elmo. Who could resist the motorized, stuffed version of everyone’s favorite Sesame Street character?

The hottest toy of 1996 was, without question, Tickle Me Elmo. Who could resist the motorized, stuffed version of everyone’s favorite Sesame Street character?