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Probably the single most popular puppet ever created, Elmo is a distinctive character from Sesame Street that can be recognized almost anywhere. His big eyes, red fur, and high voice delight millions of children worldwide as he helps the rest of the Sesame Street gang teach kids about reading, writing, and arithmetic. Every smart parent knows that Sesame Street has been certain to cash in on the little guy’s mass appeal, producing everything from storybooks to games to the infamous Tickle Me Elmo of a few years ago.
This year’s Elmo-must-have is the Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo. Dressed for the occasion in a concert style T-shirt, Elmo has never looked quite this adorably rock and roll before. The toy is an instant charmer – one glance can take in the sturdy build, the easy to use instruments, and of course, Elmo’s bright red style.
Less appealing is the price tag – this toy retails for between fifty and seventy bucks, which is enough to make even the most fervent Elmo fan take a pause. While the charm of the toy is undeniable, the question remains – what exactly are you getting for the price? Let’s break it down a bit.
Let’s Rock Elmo Design Features
Here are some of the design features of the new Elmo doll that stand out to us.
Self standing at 15 inches tall with a nice medium weight of 3.9 pounds, Let’s Rock Elmo is a sturdy toy that can keep up with active (and often destructive) little lives- Accompanying Elmo are three accessories – a microphone that’s strictly for show, as well as a drum set and a tambourine that Elmo can recognize and play
- There’s a little variety to keep parents from going crazy – Let’s Rock Elmo sings not one song, but six, increasing both entertainment and education value
- Elmo can also interact with the entire Sesame Street line of Let’s Rock products, including the Let’s Rock Elmo Guitar and the Let’s Rock Cookie Monster Keyboard, all conveniently sold separately
- Designed specifically for the toddler and preschool set, Let’s Rock Elmo helps focus in on early childhood learning basics while improving fine motor skills and keeping kids entranced with fun, catchy tunes
- There are even 6 AA batteries included so that the fun can start right out of the box with no waiting and no long, complicated set up for eager kids to sit through
Other Let’s Rock Products
These are accessories that are not included but that you can purchase for extra money.
- Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo Guitar: A flashy, fun light up guitar that Elmo can sync up to and play with, this has three preschool songs, wide, light up buttons, and a snazzy design. Three modes of play offer a little variety, a much more pleasing price tag, and the Elmo brand is sure to make it a crowd-pleaser.
- Sesame Street Let’s Rock Cookie Monster Keyboard: Cookie Monster fans can join in the fun by putting on a great keyboard show. With a design very attuned to the rest of the products in this line, kids can bang out a tune or learn the included songs provided. Also looks like a real miniature keyboard for the kids who dream about getting their hands on some real piano keys.
- Sesame Street Let’s Rock Microphone: For the kid who just can’t get enough of being in the spotlight, the Let’s Rock Elmo microphone offers a chance to be front and center. Your child can sing a duet with Elmo or create their own tune to delight you with. They can ham it up and belt it out, and just like a real microphone, this toy will make sure every word is heard.
Customer Reactions for Let’s Rock Elmo
Here is a look at what a variety of reviewers around the Internet have thought about the new Elmo doll.
- Let’s Rock Elmo has a broad appeal for both parents and children alike. Customers are generally pleased with the overall quality of the toy and definitely enjoy watching their kids sing and dance with their favorite Sesame Street pal
- The songs are catchy, but offer enough variety to keep things interesting as well as having a catchy beat with rhyming words and often educational messages
- Kids love that they can play with Elmo no matter instrument they choose! The compatibility with other Sesame Street toys makes for a more interesting and wider appealing game
- Although designed for toddlers and preschool aged children, older siblings can have fun with Let’s Rock Elmo too, learning the songs with a helpful lyric insert included in the box
Common Problems With Let’s Rock Elmo
Here is a list of some of the cons about this product.
- The software for Elmo has been known to be a bit buggy, often skipping a bit on certain songs after long periods of game play and use
- Elmo, while adorable, eats up batteries left and right, making it an expensive toy to keep charged up
- The mechanics of Elmo mean that while he’s a fun, interactive toy, he is a bit less cuddly than some younger children might enjoy. The moving arms and legs could easily be knocked askew with a hug that is a bit too enthusiastic
- While six songs can keep kids entertained for awhile, many parents worry about the longevity of the toy – Let’s Rock Elmo is great in small doses, but during larger stretches both kids and adults alike can tire of the repetition quickly
Let’s Rock Elmo 2011
Like any toy, Let’s Rock Elmo has some great features as well as some significant drawbacks. Still, as a great musical toy to entertain the younger set, it’s hard to beat rocking out with one of your favorite friends. Elmo has humor, warmth, and creativity that let’s kids express themselves.
Is this a toy that will last forever or be played with every day? Probably not, and for some, that combined with the high price tag is sure to be a deal breaker. However, if you’ve got a kid who loves music and can’t get enough Elmo, then it’s hard to imagine a toy that will more directly speak to your needs. Ultimately, the question becomes how much do you think Elmo rocks?
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