I love SESAME STREET. Even better, my girls love Sesame Street. It’s near-daily viewing via PBS KIDS and Sprout, and we have a ton of Sesame Street toys, books, and games. One of the first items I wrote about for The Rock Father back in 2011 was LET’S ROCK ELMO!, which I thought should’ve been a massive hit. Considering that I’ve seen it on clearance (I pre-ordered it at Toys “R” Us and paid full price), it seems it wasn’t. But… It’s a big hit here at Rock Father HQ, and that’s what matters. Now, the details are out on the 2013 lineup of SESAME STREET items from PLAYSKOOL, and things are looking good. Here’s the latest from TOY FAIR in New York…
BIG HUGS ELMO
(PLAYSKOOL/Ages 18 months – 4 years/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available: Fall 13)
Little ones are sure to fall in love with Hasbro’s first feature Elmo toy that can hug them back! When tots give their red furry friend a hug, Elmo will wrap his arms around them to show how much he loves them! This cuddly 22-inch lifelike Elmo has flexible arms and a soft head. He sings a sweet song about hugs and a bedtime lullaby, and encourages pretend play. This all new design makes the BIG HUGS ELMO Hasbro’s largest, cuddliest, most lifelike Elmo interactive plush ever! Requires four AA batteries, not included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
SESAME STREET P.A.L. SYSTEM
(PLAYSKOOL/Ages 2 – 4 years/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 13)
You can turn your tablet into an amazing new Sesame Street learning system for an easy-to-navigate and hands-on learning experience for kids 2 and up! Parents simply download theSesame Street P.A.L. (Play and Learning) apps, place their tablet into the case, and little ones can use the Magnifying Glass tool to explore learning adventures including fun and educational content, hosted by Sesame Street characters. The included magnifying glass and Sesame Street P.A.L. app allow children to become investigators, exploring various learning games and activities. Little ones will enjoy hours of learning and entertainment with this hands-on learning system. The protective case can also easily block the home button keeping other media and apps out of reach of little ones, if needed. Includes protective tablet case, magnifying glass tool, and app. Additional hand held tools, including a paint brush, grocery scanner, Elmo holding a flashlight, and Cookie Monster holding a watering hose (sold separately), will expand the interactive experience for more Sesame Street learning fun! Allows for both Apple and Android OS tablets; there are two tablet case sizes to choose from; each sold separately. Tablet not included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
ELMO JUNCTION
(PLAYSKOOL/Ages 2 – 4 years/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available: Fall 13)
This fun filled playset combines two of toddlers’ favorite things: cars and trains! The two-in-one playset easily converts from a figure-8 train track to a double-decker roadway for endless fun and imagination. Move Elmo’s train over the ABC track to hear Elmo sing the ABC song and when on the 123 roadway, Elmo will sing a song about numbers. This cool Sesame Street Rails & Roads set features ten feet of track and folds up for easy clean-up and storage. Requires two AAA batteries, demo batteries included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
ERNIE FARM TRAIN
(PLAYSKOOL/Ages 18 months – 4 years/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Fall 13)
Choo choo! Little ones will love rolling the Ernie Farm Train all around the neighborhood! For fun phrases, just press Ernie’s head down to hear about animals. Ernie’s rail car also includes a pig to take to the farm. Kids can take him for a spin on the ELMO JUNCTION playset with the COOKIE MONSTER FOOD TRAIN playset (sold separately). Train vehicle comes with an attachable rail car. Requires two AAA batteries, demo batteries included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
COOKIE MONSTER FOOD TRAIN
(PLAYSKOOL/Ages 18 months – 4 years/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Fall 13)
Choo Choo! Cookie Monster is driving a food train and loves to talk all about food! Kids can take him for a spin on the ELMO JUNCTION playset with the ERNIE FARM TRAIN playset (sold separately). Train vehicle comes with an attachable rail car and a crate of bananas. Requires two AAA batteries, demo batteries included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
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