Tickle me Elmo doll

Remember the old tickle me Elmo doll? Well, this is the same thing, only with a little more action. Same laugh, same old red Elmo, just with a little kick, and tumble added to him, so why is everyone willing to go broke to get one? I think kids can wait until all the hoopla is over and get one at a real reasonable price, not paying over the regular forty bucks, which is the regular price for this toy. Come on America, don't fall into the same old thing as the last time Elmo was a hot hit. I waited the first time, and got the Tickle me Elmo after Christmas for ten bucks, when they were asking over a hundred for that one too! Teach your kids to have some patience and make them wait. I'm sure if you told them they had to spend their own money, they would wait for sure!!! He's a cute toy, but he's not made out of gold. He's certainly not the last one they will make either.