The first Tickle Me Elmo toy appeared in 1996, and no one could have predicted the huge success it had. Kids only need to press the plushie’s tummy or squeeze his foot to hear him laugh.

Reacting to the massive social media splash the next day, the Elmo account shared an image of the puppet holding a stuffed toy and smiling ... friends! Elmo loves you. #EmotionalWellBeing." ...

Whether your kids have been naughty or nice, there's at least one trendy toy on their wish list each ... $202 million at the box office. The "I Love You" Barney theme song was allegedly used ...