Before you read any further, take note that Elmo Live is available for pre-order at Wal-Mart.com, Amazon.com, and eToys.com. Prices for Elmo Live start at $59 at Wal-Mart and go well over $100 on Amazon.  Prices vary because some people have pre-ordered Elmo Live knowing that stores are probably going to run out and they will get a lot of money re-selling the toy themselves.

Elmo Live will be on store shelves October 14th. I highly recommend pre-ordering.  You can use the links above to buy Elmo Live online.

Chris Byrne, aka The Toy Guy®, calls Elmo Live an industry changing toy. “Elmo Live delivers a rich play experience that is engaging and interactive. It’s as close to being with Elmo in the fur as any toy has ever been,” he says. “We anticipate that this will be sold out very early in the season, so taking advantage of this pre-sale opportunity will be a key strategy for anyone who wants to score one of these toys.”

This is the most life-like Elmo ever developed, according to Gina
Sirard, Fisher-Price vice president of marketing. “With today’s
technology, we’ve been able to make the magic between child and toy
even more seamless and exciting than ever,” she says. “This Elmo is
packed with unprecedented movement and an abundance of creative
content, never before featured in a plush product.”

This Elmo is as close to a real muppet as you can get. Watch Elmo
come to life as he opens and closes his mouth and his head bobbles back
and forth with the same mannerism as the muppet Elmo from Sesame
Street. Kids will be captivated as they watch Elmo Live act out his
song and dance routine. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, even
crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing and playing
games. Children can also make the magic happen with a tickle or a
squeeze of Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose.

Elmo Live is for children 18 months and up, will retail for approximately $59.99.