Mattel's not coming out with a new Elmo doll this year. Instead they will be releasing Elmo Tickle Hands, which are red, furry interactive Elmo hands that children can wear. The hands vibrate and make giggling noises when they are touched to any surface. The hands will be less expensive than the Elmo dolls. They are expected to retail for $29.99. There will also be a dance the interactive hands can perform called the Tickle Hand Groove that won't be fully revealed until the release date in August, 2009. I4U says Elmo's Tickle Hands come with a DVD that describes the dance.
When using the Elmo Tickle Hands for tickling, Elmo starts to laugh harder and harder. The interactive Elmo gloves can do even more. When pushing Elmo's nose again the hands enter a dance mode. Motion sensors inside the gloves can recognize dance moves. The Elmo hands guide kids through a new Elmo Dance. Elmo Tickle Hands ship with a DVD that shows the new dance in more details.
Here's a video of a Mattel representative describing the Elmo Tickle Hands toy at the New York Toy Fair. (via NonToxicReviews.com)
Update 7-28-09: A song called the Tickle Hand Groove has been released.
Mattel's not coming out with a new Elmo doll this year. Instead they will be releasing Elmo Tickle Hands, which are red, furry interactive Elmo hands that children can wear. The hands vibrate and make giggling noises when they are touched to any surface. The hands will be less expensive than the Elmo dolls. They are expected to retail for $29.99. There will also be a dance the interactive hands can perform called the Tickle Hand Groove that won't be fully revealed until the release date in August, 2009. I4U 
