Tickle Me Elmo returning after 30 years
Jun 25, 2026, 7:28 AM
The year was 1996. Bill Clinton was president. Independence Day was the biggest movie of the year. And Tickle Me Elmo was released to the world. And within a span of months 1 million dolls sold out having people in a fever pitch across the country.
30 years later, Tickle Me Elmo is back!
Called Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max, the doll is an 18-inch interactive plush toy described as the biggest, tickliest Elmo ever! And its already available for presale at Amazon.
Its listed on the website as being released on July 15th.
It says you’ll be able to tickle Elmo’s belly or feet for max giggles.
382932 02: Fisher-Price Sesame Street’s Let’s Pretend Elmo Can Talk, Pretending To Be Five Different Things. Posable In Five Different Positions, Kids Can Pretend Right Along. (Photo By Getty Images)
