In 1996, Ron Dubren was strolling through the park, watching youngsters tickle one another until they erupted into fits of laughter. Feeling inspired, he created a stuffed monkey that would produce a “giggle” when it was tickled. Tyco, a popular toy manufacturer, applied Dubren’s technology to their Elmo doll and, in 1996, Tickle Me Elmo was born.
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Well, there’s always something new and hot every year. When I was a kid, I remember everyone wanted Transformers. Then it was the White Power Ranger years later. I think last year was Zhu Zhu pets? And this year it’s supposedly the Mittens Fluff N’ Stuff Lalaloopsy Doll. What will be the next hot thing?