One promo on the Rosie O’Donnell show was all it took to spark Tickle Me Elmo mania. Tickle Me Elmo’s sweet voice and vibrating laugh had parents fighting in the aisles. The hottest toy of 1996 was, ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The holidays are here! For many, that could mean buying gifts. While shopping will look a lot different in 2020, one thing is the same---getting our hands on the hottest toy.

Check out the media player below for archival news coverage of the Tickle-Me-Elmo craze, the furor over Furbies and more. Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Every few years, lightning strikes and parents ...

The chatty midnight riddler or the giggle monster, which would you choose? The chatty midnight riddler or the giggle monster, which would you choose? The chatty midnight riddler or the giggle monster, ...

There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys ...

Time Magazine, known for its Man of the Year selection, also has another annual selection— the All-TIME 100 greatest toys. Take a break from perusing online stores because you're still nursing your ...

It's a parent's worst nightmare: the hottest holiday toy is impossible to find. Store shelves are empty. The nightly news broadcasts adults fighting over dolls at the local Wal=Mart. Remember the ...

He-Man has a serious fight on his hands from a giggly red holiday fad and an iconic line of dolls for the annual National Toy Hall of Fame competition. He-Man is among the finalists along with ...

Check out the media player below for archival news coverage of the Tickle-Me-Elmo craze, the furor over Furbies and more. Every few years, lightning strikes and parents find themselves chasing after a ...