Posted by Charles_Ca on 10/7/06 1:06pm
Msg #150910
OT- Latest request from my college kid
I have always asked my daughter to keep in mind things whe would like for presents at various holidays and occasions. She just added this to her wish list, ROTFLMAO, I guess one of the toy companies rolled it out, it stands up again so realistically!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCmAD-z7-mA
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Reply by Bonnie Frederikson on 10/7/06 1:10pm
Msg #150912
Oh my God, that is sooo funny! Where can I get one!! If they aren't too expensive.
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/7/06 1:27pm
Msg #150916
Re: OT- Latest request..okay..now that I"ve laughed myself
silly and my husband thinks I've totally lost my mind!! - that was great....
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Reply by Bob_Chicago on 10/7/06 1:30pm
Msg #150917
This year's HOT TOY Walmart had a big ad last.......
Sunday that they had them in stock. My son told me that
my 18 month old GD really needs one.
Got to store at about 8AM
Big sold out sign
Mgr told me that they had six and that the first six
customers who were in line at 5AM got them
They are about $40
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/7/06 1:34pm
Msg #150919
Re: This year's HOT TOY - You're such a good Grampa!!.. n/m
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/7/06 1:35pm
Msg #150921
Re: Just realized - IF GD is granddaughter - not Goddaughter n/m
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Reply by Bob_Chicago on 10/7/06 3:08pm
Msg #150931
She is mygranddaughter. Her name is Talia Leah, and
she is gorgeous . My son will let her start dating when
she is 33.
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/7/06 7:30pm
Msg #150959
Re: She is mygranddaughter. Her name is Talia Leah, and
LOL...sounds like my husband with our granddaughter!! - I love your granddaughter's name btw..
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Reply by PJM/MI on 10/7/06 2:22pm
Msg #150928
Re: This year's HOT TOY Walmart had a big ad last.......
Oh my gosh! I HAVE to have one for my grandson! What a hoot!
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Reply by Teddog/CO on 10/7/06 2:36pm
Msg #150929
Re: This year's HOT TOY
Gee ! Elmo doe's the exact same thing I do when Low-Ball companies call! Roll on the floor laughing my "you know what off." LOL
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Reply by Charles_Ca on 10/7/06 3:28pm
Msg #150933
Darn Teddy, now I'need two;-), one for my daughter and
one for my desk next to the phone. I'll tickle Elmo each time a low ball company calls.
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Reply by Charles_Ca on 10/7/06 3:32pm
Msg #150934
Re: This year's HOT TOY Thanks Bob, I was wondering
where to get one. I suspect we'll have to act fast before they start gouging on the pricing.
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Reply by MistarellaFL on 10/7/06 3:39pm
Msg #150935
Charles I have been looking since this summer
It is already one of those toys that are going to be on ebay next month for mega-bucks, IF you can find it.
My Grandaughter want one, too, and I am going to be the heel who buys one for $300.
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Reply by cassiewi on 10/7/06 3:44pm
Msg #150937
For those serious about it
Amazon has them for $147.00, there are about 80. I'll wait, my 15 month old won't know the difference.
here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-H9207-TMX-ELMO/dp/B000ETRE0Q
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Reply by Kathleen/CA on 10/7/06 5:52pm
Msg #150955
Re: For those serious about it
I'm so glad the tissues were close to my desk! I laughed so hard I started squeaking tears. What a great release. I want one too! Dear Santa....
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Reply by Bob_Chicago on 10/8/06 10:00am
Msg #151003
I am running for grandpa of the year ( actually my three....
grandchildren call me Gaga), but am not about to get
into a fistfight at Walmart at 5AM for pay triple for a toy for
anyone. The way these things usually work is that they will have
them coming out of thier ears on about December 28.
I will wait and give it to her for Groundhog day unless I get
lucky and see one sooner. .
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Reply by Joy223/MI on 10/7/06 9:13pm
Msg #150965
I bought one for my grand daughters. Waited at our local Walmart and when they brought them out from the back room I was the first to nab one. The cost was right around $32. Well worth the money. There are many being sold on EBay from what my daughter told me. Good luck trying to get one. The is still making them and trying to keep up with orders.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 10/8/06 8:45am
Msg #150995
I have been thinking on this today...
Every year for a long time this same little scenario is played out.
You cannot tell me that the toy company cannot crank out enough each year to fill the bill.
Poor planning on purpose for some reason, obviously. This is like scheduling all my social life, cleaning and cooking same week as EOM. They don't plan to fail, just like we don't so I'll bet they can do this and sell higher to retail during the "shortage."
Sumpin' is a goin' on. No way this is not preventable.
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Reply by cassiewi on 10/8/06 10:14am
Msg #151005
I'm with you on this one. I don't plan on getting that toy until it comes down. The older 2 didn't suffer by not getting the very first Tickle Me Elmo, neither will the pumpkin. It is cute and hilarious though. Hokey Pokey Elmo is working just fine. 
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