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by Findabhair Neal
The children's TV show, Sesame Street has gained respect all over the world as it both entertains and educates pre-school kids. Since its first series in 1969, it has been teaching children about the alphabet, numbers and how to socially interact. The pretend neighborhood, built in the studio, has Muppets as its residents. Many of these Jim Henson creations went on to fame on the Muppet Show. Merchandising is a big part of the franchise and books, magazines and videos are very popular. Sesame Street toys are also available and the license to sell them is shared by different companies, including Fisher-Price and Hasbro.
Children in over 120 countries are familiar with the characters on the show. Kermit the Frog is probably the best known. Other furry friends include the Cookie Monster, Elmo, Super Grover, Big Bird and Zoë Ballerina. Oscar the Grouch, who lives in a trashcan, is another popular figure. The comic duo of Bert and Ernie, firm friends and roommates, bring a lot of humor to the show. There are various Sesame Street toys connected with all of these characters, including plush dolls.
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Smaller dolls that resemble babies are sold that are suitable for babies to play with. Each character wears a baby bib that says baby. There is a lot of singing and music on the show and some of the Sesame Street toys incorporate music and sound effects. An Elmo doll has an internal music box that plays the show's theme song. Another Elmo says phrases and sings songs when he is picked up. He also wiggles his arms and legs if his tummy is pressed. There is an Elmo doll that teaches children to dress him properly, including fastening his shoes. If this is done correctly, he sings a song. Elmo also likes to be tickled and will laugh when this is done to him.
Children can play the old favorite, doctors and nurses, with a medical kit that includes a talking Cookie Monster stethoscope and an Ernie blood pressure gauge. The Muppets like their gadgets too and Sesame Street toys copy the adult world with an Mp3 player that plays songs associated with the show. There are vehicles too, with images of the characters, such as a Cookie Monster Van and an Ernie Tow Truck. Elmo also has a race car and a pick up truck and Grouch has a sports car. Bert likes to go around in his Dump Truck. The Sesame Street toys carry on the ethos of the television program and bring fun and lessons to delighted children everywhere.
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