Editorial Review

What's the No. 1 group dance for the pre-school set? Hint: it's not the "Electric Slide" or "Cotton-Eyed Joe." You guessed it, and so did Elmo: the "Hokey Pokey." Though Elmo doing the "Slide" would be a sight to see, he masters the Pokey quite convincingly, to the probable delight of his toddling fans. After loading his foot with four "AA" batteries, press his hand and he performs the popular jig. He sticks out both his right hand and foot, shakes his body all about, then smoothly spins in place, thanks to a rotating platform under one foot. Elmo even spices up the beat, and sporadically speeds up the action; both innovations crank up the fun factor. The only downside: he was de-plushed, presumably because of all the mechanisms needed to help him dance and maintain balance. The result, still, is an impressive performance. He's just not very cuddly. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (73)

We hokey pokey right along!
Since my 1-year-old is an Elmo freak, we bought this for her for Christmas. She loved it from the first beat! It was hard for her to turn on at first, but once she got him going, she danced right along! And I have to admit, it's kind of a catchy jig! Our only problem was that the batteries ran out pretty fast. But other than that, we love Hokey Pokey Elmo!

It is an awsome toy!
I love Elmo and so does my niece. My co-worker had it, and I thought it was neat. Now I would like to buy it for my niece for her birthday and i can't find it any wheres in syracuse New york.

great toy elmo
i bought this elmo for my 6 month old elmo he loved it and we as adults thought it was ahoot i wanted one so did some of my family it is so sweet

Our kids LOVE Elmo!
My daughter got this for her first Christmas this past year and she is going on 7mos now but she absolutely LOVES this toy. She giggles and squirms whenever he's singing and dancing. Her 2 yr old brother dances with him too and loves when he falls over because he asks you to pick him back up. Granted he doesn't sing the whole song but who cares? It's the fun of dancing with Elmo. So far Elmo has survived 2 kids and a curious cat. The entertainment value and watching what your kids do when he dances and sings far outweighs the noise and not singing the whole song. I recommend this if you want to have a great time with your children.

LOVE IT!
My Greatgrandmother got this Elmo for me for Christmas, and I can't stop bouncing when he dances. I'm still pretty little, so I like to eat Elmo's fur, but when Mommy and Daddy play and dance with me, it's SO much fun! ... Read more

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Great Toy!
We just got the bear yesterday in the mail and my daughter LOVES IT!I had to wash it already last night!We had to go to the Dr. this morning and the bear kept her very entertained in the car and while we waited in the office.Now that is GOOD since she is 3 yrs and very active.I also went and bought washable markers because like another person said it only comes w/2 markers.Other than that its a pretty good toy!

Neat Idea!
My 3-year-old had been seeing this commercial and since she had some b-day money, she got a Doodle Bear.She picked out the pink one!They are all very cute in color.Have just gotten it, but have to say love the idea of doodling on this bear!She loves to draw and is quite the little artist!Great pasttime and is fun for me too because I get to draw with her.Not sure on durability as this little bear is getting her first trip to the washer tomorrow!!My only complaint so far is the markers.Only comes with 2 colors for the markers (green & purple with ours) and 2 stamp ends (orange sun and blue star), which are very faint and hard to see.The lids on the markers are very hard for my 3-year-old to remove by herself or to put on by herself, as they snap very tightly.Very frustrating for her to do by herself, as she tries to be independent a little too much!! I see from some others though that the company has said that other washable markers will work on the bear, so will have to try this out.Still think an assortment of colors with the markers would be more helpful and to make the quality of the stamps better and brighter, especially for the price range of these bears $15-$17.But all in all a great bear for lots of fun, especially if your child loves to draw and create!

doodle fun
This toy is a great idea, it is fun, i love drawing so this is cool because im always running out of paper but with the doodle bear you just wash it then you can draw alover again, it is also helpfull with school work because if you are learning a word you can practise writing it on the bear then when you can write it propally you can write it in your school book, also because the pens are washable markers you don't have to worry if you get the pen on you also if the pens run out you can bie some more, also the bear is soft and cuddely.

hi
i think this toy is reallycool
i finnally found a way to keep my kid sister entertained
i'd like to thank the person who came ^ with this idea it saved my life i was in a car crash and i was using it then i could have broken my neck but it stoped the crash

Markers
I emailed the company about the marker issue and they informed me that any of the washable markers on the market will work on the bears. I hope that helps someone make their decision. It sure helped me. The company replied to my email within hours. Very good customer service! ... Read more

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Fun for kids of all ages
We bought two of these for my nephews who are both around 1 year old. My almost two year old daughter fell in love with the puppy so we ended up giving her one and going back to the store for another. She loves the puppy and unlike some "interactive" toys we have bought, it doesn't require adult strength to activate the different songs she can easily play all the songs by herself which is her goal with everything at her age.

Wow! Great toy!
We just bought this for my daughter's birthday. She is turning one in December. She played with it the entire time we were in the store. Then when we came home she continued to play with it, so I had to give in and opened it up early. She loves it. It really great because the buttons are easy for her to push, unlike many of her other stuffed animals that sing. She really gets into the music and dances her little heart out. I am so pleased with it. It also speaks and sings clearly so she can understand the words. The only bad part is that is seems a bit loud at times, but a small price to pay when it makes her so happy.

Mommy fixes bordonm
this is a wonderful toy for a baby my son is hard to take care always into to stuff but i definately keep his attention with this ... Read more

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Bought it for the long haul
I took a chance buying this toy. I felt it was expensive, but reasoned that although my then 6 mo. old baby would not use it for more than a teether, he'd later be able to play it himself at age 2+. My son liked it initially, but beyond grabbing it and eating the handle, legs and tassles, he was not able to play it except by accident or with his feet by 8+ months. I (and other adults) play songs or notes for him, which he likes, and am hoping that in the future he'll play with it rather than use it as an expensive teether. He tries, but it's hard for him to play notes right now. I did not know that the toy was scented and thought it was from the strong-smelling odors of the store from which it was purchased. I do not like artificial scents, but it doesn't bother me now. If you like long-term toys, this is a nicely colorful, non-electronic purchase that encourages interactive play. I use it to also teach colors and or general play. I would give it 5 stars once my baby can play the notes.

Fun with Octotunes
I bought this for my son and when I took it out of the package and played it for my two month old son, he could not keep his eyes off of it. The colors facinated him, the sounds amazed him and he just wanted to stay focused on it as long as possible. He looked at it for hours, smiles at it and finds great enjoyment. I feel he will get plenty of use out of this fun, educational toy as well as being durable to take everywhere with him. I would highly recommend this for any baby to encourage thier visualization & listening skills, then motor skills later.

Great for everyone
We brought this toy for our son when he was 4 weeks old. Although we doubted he would be able to operate the legs on his own for a while yet it has prooven to be a fantastic way for adults to interact with him. He started by watching and smiling or just staring when we played the leg's. It then became something of interest for him to reach out for and then chew on. He's just about five month's now and when he see's it on the ground gives it a big smile and tries to wiggle around to grab at it. We love to sit down with him and squeal the legs while he mouths any part he can get to. I think it's a fantastic investment for those parents that really want to enjoy and be part of their children's lives.

more fun for me
We got this toy when my daughter was three months old. I figured she was a bit young and hoped she would enjoy it when she got a bit older. My husband and I had a lot of fun with it, and she liked it when we would play with it. For the most part, it sits untouched on the bed. It is quite cute, but when our daughter does try to play with it (she is almost two now), she has a hard time squeezing the legs hard enough to make the sounds. Not one of our best purchases, but maybe one of the cutest.

A Fun Interactive Toy
My middle daughter received this toy when she was a year old and just loved it. She loved the to look at the colors and patterns on him. She also liked to listen to the tunes that I played for her.(she didn't mind the mistakes) It is now two years old and we passed it on to my youngest daughter and she loves him too. The best part is you can still smell the vanilla fragrance. It soothed my three year old when she played with it and now its doing the same for her baby sister. ... Read more

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doodle fun
This toy is a great idea, it is fun, i love drawing so this is cool because im always running out of paper but with the doodle bear you just wash it then you can draw alover again, it is also helpfull with school work because if you are learning a word you can practise writing it on the bear then when you can write it propally you can write it in your school book, also because the pens are washable markers you don't have to worry if you get the pen on you also if the pens run out you can bie some more, also the bear is soft and cuddely.

Great Toy - My kids Love it!
Great toy - well made. My kids begged me for it and havent put it down since. The washing feature is nice since they wont get bored of it. Wash it in the machine and its like getting a brand new one again.

Party favor
I really want 10 doodle bears for my birthday party favors and for the party craft. It is a sleepover so we can sleep with our bears when we are done. I think that there should be more markers! 2 is not enough. I love to doodle! Yay Doodle Bear!!!

coolest toy
i'm nine i still like stuffed animals to sleep with and i think this is so cool i think it's the best toy ive ever seen i'm going to save up my money to get it i cant wate. ... Read more

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doodle fun
This toy is a great idea, it is fun, i love drawing so this is cool because im always running out of paper but with the doodle bear you just wash it then you can draw alover again, it is also helpfull with school work because if you are learning a word you can practise writing it on the bear then when you can write it propally you can write it in your school book, also because the pens are washable markers you don't have to worry if you get the pen on you also if the pens run out you can bie some more, also the bear is soft and cuddely.

Lots of Fun! Great Toy!
We got 2 of these for our kids and they love them. They draw all over them and write their friends names on them. Then we can wash it and start all over, they havent gotten bored of it yet! In fact they havent put it down. The markers are all washable so we dont have to worry about them. Great toy, thanks alot! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Simply put the Move ‘n Groove Dance Mat on the floor and let your child dance the day away. The keyboard makes six different notes, the instrument icons play various tunes, and when the picture of Barney is stepped on, he will issue instructions to step on the blue footprint, step on the red footprint, etc., and even congratulate the child when she steps on the correct spot. The furry, inflatable Barney figure spins around when music plays, an effect that would be better if he didn't tilt weirdly to one side. Nonetheless, Barney is still a nice bonus with this mat since, being removable, he is a fun toy in his own right. True, the combinations of things you can do may be limited, but the physical and interactive qualities of this toy are a big plus. --David Stoesz ... Read more

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wow im 25 and i still like this
this thing is so much fun it teaches people to dance move n groove barney is off the fisle fashisle dawg. so buy this thing for yourself and experiance the fun and joy of barney. barneys fun fun fun

Barney Dance Mat, not so Super Duper
The Barney doll is a blow-up doll and does not stand up properly on the stand even when it is at filled at capacity with air. It just turned out to be a big noise-making mat that our toddler dances on.

Fun, but Barney Deflates
We may have purchased a defective one then because Barney will either deflate while trying to spin or he will come out the base (I even tried to double-tape the bottom of his feet to the base, but that didn't work either). My 2 year old loved this toy, but since Barney doesn't stay put (or deflated), it made her upset, so we ended up throwing it out. I didn't realize that not everyone had this problem (from the other reviews I have read). Maybe, we just purchased a "bad" one or something.

Great toy for a two year old who likes to dance!
My 18 mnth old loves this toy. She loves to dance with him even though she can't understand the steps yet. She especially loves to pick Barney up and run off with him! It's one of her favorite toys and my 6 mos old laughs when he hears Barney talk. He thinks it's really cool that Barney is in our house. (:

Don't understand all the bad reviews!
My 2 year old just received this toy yesterday and she and my 3 year old can't stop fighting over it!! They both just love it. The people who complained about blowing it up must have never blown up a beach ball before!!! It took me maybe 5 or 6 breaths to inflate it. And after hours of play.........Barney's still standing. This is the first toy review I've written and the only reason I wrote it is because I strongly disagree with all the poor reviews. It may not be the most educational toy but it's great exercise for the kids!!! ... Read more

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My son loves it!
My son really loves this toy - he can't push the buttons himself yet but he loves to chew on it and we push the buttons for him. My one complaint is that if you have to take the battery pack out to change the battery, you can never get it to stay back inside the toy. Mine keeps falling out. Otherwise, it is a nice educational toy that isn't too expensive.

not overly impressed
I bought this toy for my 3 month old grandson, Levi. It is really cute and colorful and he likes looking at it. Its a larger plush toy. The body is made of different bold colored blocks and it does everything that the ad says, however, You have to push the colored blocks very hard in order to activate it. Its way to diffcult for a small child to do. My 9 month old grandaughter Jamie isn't able to do it yet. I think its important for parents to play with their children but its equally important for a small child to be able to entertain themselves. So, while it does entertain Levi because he loves to stare at it and he loves the music when his mommy pushes the blocks on it,I don't see where it would do much for an older infant. I have to say though that I would purchase it again for a very young infant because the colors to seem to captivate them.

Not a Good Learning Toy
I just bought this for my daughter who is 15 months old. She just likes to press the buttons to hear it play music and see it light up. The buttons are easy for her to push. She loses interest very quick though. There are a few things I do not like about the toy. One of the pictures on the front is a frog, but when you press the coordinating top button, it says dragon (which kids don't really know). Then when you push the yellow star on the pink part of the caterpillar, it says orange. So some of these things can be confusing. Our daughter loves the Baby Einstein videos, so I thought the toys would be great too, but I don't think this one is worth the money. There are better learning toys out there.

Cute and entertaining
I bought this caterpillar for my daughter when she was 2 months old. I would hold her on my lap and press the buttons for her which would mildly entertain her. Now two months later she is very interested in the caterpillar and holds onto the antennas while I push the buttons.

There are 3 different modes: colors, shapes and animals. Then there are 4 types of each colors (red, orange, blue and green)shapes ( triangle, circle, square and star) and animals (bird, lion, goat and dragon). When you press the buttons a childlike voice says the choice you have pressed with flashing lights. And when you havent pressed a button after a minute or so it says "bye-bye".

This is a cute, inexpenisve learning tool that is somewhat disguised as a loveable little stuffed animal. My daughter seems to enjoy it more each time we play with it.

If you want something that will grow with your child and that wont break the bank this is it. I plan on getting the ladybug that goes along with it soon. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Elmo has certainly sold out. The fuzzy red Muppet is dressed up in a chicken suit, with only his red face and hands showing. The fuzzy suit is bright yellow with a white chest, orange feet, and a red comb on the hood. Push the button on Elmo's left foot and his high-pitched voice encourages little ones to do the Chicken Dance with him. His arms flap and his knees bounce up and down as he sings the lines, "Elmo wants to be a chicken, Elmo wants to be a duck" to the familiar, but annoying, tune. Press the button on his right foot and Elmo will cluck like a chicken and move his head. Note that these two actions are the only ones Elmo does; there is no volume control, repeatedly hitting a button will cause a "rap effect," and the body under the chicken suit is hard plastic, which hurts his huggability factor. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

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Chicken Dance Elmo
I read some of the other reviews, and I disagree with alot of them. Some of these people say that the toy is loud and obnoxious, but I think that it's fun for kids. My nephew is 4 now, and he's had it since his third birthday, and he still loves it and plays with it all the time.

Deafening
I recently bought a chicken dance Elmo for my daughter, but it is too loud (and there is no way to adjust the volume). I actually really like Elmo and his songs but this is just earsplitting. Also, Elmo is not cuddly at all. His body is hard plastic with a thin "fur" covering.

I'm dissapointed in how long the toy worked!
This is one of my son's favorite toys. He also loves the Elmo piano. He received the Elmo piano in 12-02 and has played it constantly. We have only just changed the batteries in 3-04. We gave him the Chicken Dance Elmo when Toys R Us was out of Tickle Me Elmo (even though their commercial said they'd never run out, they did). Anyways, he absolutely loved Chicken Dance Elmo and unfortunately it stopped working on 3-29-04, a little over 90 days of use, that's all he got out of it. For the price I am really disappointed at how poorly it held up.

A love/hate relationship
We purchased Chicken Dance Elmo when our son was about 12 months old because he loved it in the store. For about 2 months, my son liked and and would flap his arms and try to chicken dance. We have taught my son sign language and whenever he saw Elmo anywhere, he would flap his arms like a chicken.
Then, at about 14 months, my son became terrified of this toy. I hid Elmo in my son's closet thinking this would solve the problem, but then he saw it in there and then would point to the closet and shriek while making his sign for Elmo. I put it in our closet and then made the mistake of leaving the closet door open while my son was in there. More shrieking! While not having Elmo around was a bit of a relief to us (he's a bit noisy), we thought it best to try some deprogramming. My husband took Elmo out of the closet, hugged him in front of my son, and told him that Elmo is our friend (hilarious). After several days of this, Elmo was welcomed back in the family. NOW, my son adores him, and gets very upset if he falls over (which he often does). It really is too cute to see him chicken dance. Still, Elmo is loud, not at all cuddly, and likely pretty scary for kids under 18 months. Additionally, all he does is the dance. Amusingly, while my son now loves the Chicken Dance Elmo, he is still terrified of the Limbo Elmo.

Holds up well
We got this for my step son Christmas of 2002. He was 11mos old then but we decided to get it since he adores Elmo. When he was opening gifts he unwrapped this one and had no interest in any of the others. He still loves to play with this one and hokey pokey...at the same time and combines the two dances. He holds it so it won't move all the time and it still dances. This toy has held up so well to a very curious toddler, a stuffed toy box, and 2 moves. This Elmo also has 2 buttons, one on each foot, that can play at the same time! When he's singing and dancing you can press the other foot and he will balk like a chicken and roll his head and the song doesnt reset it will breifly pause do the head roll then pick up right where it left off. All in all I recommend this toy to any one. My 7mo old daughter also gets a kick outta this toy too! ... Read more

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Cute and snuggly!
We bought this for our son's first Christmas - at which he was 11 months old. He snuggles with Bear in his crib and while we watch Bear on Disney. He loves to watch Bear and we all love to read Bear's books.

When you press Bear's left ear he says cute phrases like, "How about a nice bear hug." and "Great bear hug." and "I smell a friend."

Cute, but...
This Bear is very cute. But, the description makes it sound like Bear talks when you hug him (although admitedly it does not actually say that). Bear actually talks when you squeeze his ear. I ordered this for our son's first birthday so squeezing the ear isn't as easy for him as hugging Bear. I'm still happy with him, I just wish I had known before ordering and thought someone else might want to know, too.

CUTE CUTE CUTE
This bear is just as cute as can be. Sounds like Bear on TV. Says familiar sayings you hear on TV show. Really cuddly. Very soft fur. Would recommend to anyone especially if your kids watch Bear in the Big Blue House. My 9mo. old grandson is getting it for Christmas so I don't know how well it will hold up but looks very well made.

Funny and lovely Bear
I think its funny looking, my girl loves it very much. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This electronic and interactive Polar Bear cub really is adorable. Covered in soft fur and measuring just over 12-inches tall in the seated position, the fun-loving bruin makes a number of different sounds depending on how you play with him. He will make slurping noises when you place the included bottle in his mouth, and start to coo and relax when you give him a hug. And if that wasn't enough, you can even make the cub giggle by tickling him in the right place. Each bear comes with its own special adoption certificate and a plastic feeding bottle. Requires 3 "C" batteries (not included), along with a Phillips head screwdriver to install or change the batteries. ... Read more

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My son loves this toy!
I bought this for my 5 month old for Christmas and he just loves it. It is so sensitive that he can easily make it light up and play the music on his own. I read the reviews about the music being loud and I am inclined to agree that it may be a bit on the loud side but it makes my son giggle so much when he hears the music play, that I cannot complain. He does hit it in the middle of the night and the music over the monitor wakes us up but never seems to disturb him. The music is a nice improvement on this toy but if I could add a constructive comment, it might be a good idea for Hasbro to make the toy with a feature that allows the sound to be turned off by a switch so that it just glows at those times when the music is not wanted.

Loved it at 3 months old!
My daughter received this for Christmas, when she was 3 months old, and fell in love with it instantly. We sometimes wondered if she thought that the Gloworm was alive. She truly enjoyed the many songs and the happy lit face of Gloworm. She is now 14 months old and although she took a break from him for about 3 months, she's enjoying him once again. Now, though, she is able to hug Gloworm herself. I highly recommend this toy for any newborn!

AWESOME
My 8 month old daughter LOVES this toy. It'll stop her mid-scream. I bought it a few months ago and she's so cute with it. She kisses it and looks lovingly into it's eyes. I highly recommend it.

Great Toy
This was given to my daughter as a gift when she was 2mths old, and she loves it! It is really easy for her to activate, and it's an instant cry-stopper. However, I do agree with the other parents where it doesn't play the songs long enough. Right now her batteries are low and it sounds pretty creepy. You've got to keep batteries at hand with this toy.

Love it
We brought this for our daughter who isn't even a month old yet and she loves it. If she gets fussy all we have to do is squeeze it and her eyes widen and she just watches it. The only bad thing is that it doesn't play the songs for very long before it shuts off and you have to squeeze it again. ... Read more

Amazon.com

Leap Frog's Learning Friend Lily is a giddy, green introduction to English, Spanish, numbers, counting, and colors for kids between 1 and 5 years. Lily uses visual learning aids--there are numbers on her colorful outfit, and in the fabric book attached to her hand--and inviting songs to go through each word, numeral and color in her repertoire. The learning songs are original and catchy, so kids will readily remember them, and can listen with each press of Lily's foot. They can activate her by hugging her soft body, too, as she teaches kids the role of a smart, cuddly friend. Required: 3 AAA batteries.Diane Beall ... Read more

Editorial Review

While there exist numerous trainable robotic dogs on the marketplace, there's something a little refreshing about a furry mechanical pup that simply does whatever he wants to. Because really, haven't we all met or even owned dogs like that? Once Go-Go is turned on, he moves back and forth on tiny wheels hidden under thick blond fur all the while pivoting at the shoulders and hips to give a more realistic depiction of walking. Go-Go is a noisy little critter as well barking and panting while moving about the floor. While the real dog movements and sounds were lots of fun, such entertainment does come at a price, in this case five "C" batteries. Like a real dog, Go-Go wears a fetching purple bandana but unlike a real dog, Go-Go has an off switch. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

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CHEAPER AT WALMART AND WALMART.COM
this is a great toy, i have purchased 2 (1 for my daughter and 1 for my niece). if you actually look for a deal, (...)
so, if you are trying to get a great toy and a GREAT deal, i would just buy it there...
hope it helps, enjoy

go-go my so fake walkin pup
this toy is fake you have to press buttons on its sides and back and everything you have to turn it on with a switch when you call by whatever you name it[i named mine sweetie]it doesnt come to you

Snowflake!!!!
This was an early Christmas present. This is Snowflake. She is a white dog. Her puppy is white and gray. She wears her necklace sometimes. My real cat, Smokey, likes to play with her. Snowflake chases Smokey. They run around in circles.
Snowflake doesn't pay attention to my kitties. She just runs past them. Sometimes she even leaves her puppy in another room!
Snowflake is educational. She teaches children how to care for their pets. Snowflake is really fun!

A Pet For You
If you`r child is tired of all those stuff dogs that can not do anything? Well now you can get a NEW,TALKING AND BARKING DOG!YOU`R CHILD WOULD LOVE IT.

Garbage Garbage Garbage
This toy is pure garbage. It does not look or walk like a real puppy. Its ridiculous mechanical wheels get stuck and causes the thing to roll around in a circle. Notice I did not say walk around...it rolls on wheels. This makes it look even more unrealistic. It is suppose to respond to sound. Well you have about a 50/50 chance of it going in the correct direction. My kid played with this one time and now it's on the bottom of the toy box. I would have returned it, but in the excitement, the box was ripped up during the opening. We were all excited to see this little doggie. It's a let down...a true disappointment!! ... Read more

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Peek N Play Eeyore
My 1 year old daughter recieved this toy as a gift.I love the concept of all the songs, and the way the ears move.Although our problem was that Eeyore kept falling over!! The head is heavy, so it doesn't balance right. Also, we didn't care for the remote contol rattle to make it work, yes is is also voice activiate, but I know the rattle is going to get lost.It is also hard to turn off, youhave to un-velcro the back and turn the switch off.And since it is voice activated, if you have it in your childs room at bedtime, and you have not taken all that time to turn it off, it goes off. I don't think it is worth the money, it is not that great of a toy.

Love it/Hate it
I bought this for my 7 month old and she LOVES it however, she cannot get it going herself.I have to sit and play with her which is OK but it would be better if I could sit her on the floor and she could get it going herself so I can get some things done around the house.Overall it is a GREAT toy!

I WANT ONE NOW TOO!
I bought this for my one year old "leap day baby" niece.I brought it up to work to show it around to everyone else here.Upon noticing it was only playing the "demo", and trying not to fully take it out of the box ( I asked my brother if i could and he said no! ), I noticed a protection tab that could be pulled out.

Anyway, comments mention below it shuts off after two minutes of inactivity.That is MORE than enough time as anything longer might start to drive ya nuts.It reacts to snapping, clapping, and even his name when spoken loudly!

Everyone at work wants one now for themselves, and I am the youngest in my office at age 36!

Too cute, too precious!

Eeyore
I just purchased this toy and my little girl loves it! She shakes the rattle and eeyore will play games and sing to her. I have had no problems with this toy. I recommend it to anyone.

Really fun
Ia m 11 years old and totally love this toy! It's fun when you shake the rattle and Eeyore plays peek-a-boo! My baby sister loves playing with it, and the other two reviews about it being defective, are wrong it's FUN!! I also reccomend Love to Wqalk Baby Pooh! ... Read more

Amazon.com

Elmo may not be on the cutting edge of pop culture with this incarnation, but he still makes playtime fun. Instead of mimicking the latest hit, which always seems to drive kids wild, he sings and dances his own version of a 70s classic: "YMCA." It never dies, does it? The 13.5-inch Elmo sings out letters to a catchy rhythm while dancing what can only be described as pseudo-Egyptian. It's quite a feat, actually, to see what he does with his arms and legs: standing on one foot, bobbing his head, moving several limbs at once. His cute, familiar voice hasn't changed, either; kids can hear it with each press of his upheld hand. Required: 4 AA batteries.Diane Beall ... Read more

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too cute for words
This Elmo is the cutest one that I have ever seen. By daughter loves to dance with Elmo. ... Read more

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The perfect Barney toy
My daughter is 18 mo. old. She is just starting to really love Barney. SHE picked this toy out, herself. It's very plush and cute. When Barney sings his song and says "a kiss from me to you", she kisses Barney. I didn't even know that there was a velcro closing in the back for the batteries, so therefore, it must not be so bad. I recommend this toy to every parent that has a child who loves Barney.

Just another singing/talking toy
These are cute and fun and my daughter loves Barney and loves the Barney song. She plays with this every once in awhile but this is by no means one of those must-have toys.

Wonderful!
I bought Barney for my two month old. She loves him. This toy has helped sing baby to sleep plenty of times. She already loves to hold him tight! He goes where "we" go..and she loves to hold on to him when we go for rides.

We love anything barney!!
THis is the perfect size barney. It is cute as could be. The sound did not last through the wash. It had to be put through! It is still a favorite though. I have found cheaper in other stores. Shop around.

LOVELY TOY
I bought this toy for my 6 month old daughter on Dec 4, 2003 and when it arrived she was totally thrilled.
I would press the heart and let it sing her to sleep.
Barney is adorable. ... Read more