John Connah, I hab come to rescue you.Follow me eef you want to leev... heeheehee. Okay... that's not exactly how you would imagine Arnold Schwarzenegger would sound like as the Terminator, but imagine that if Elmo were the T-80.

You can almost see it now... *dream sequence*

In the year 2099, children had grown to become valley girls and boys of unquenchable nastiness and overall lack of actual fabric on clothing. Parents, with the help of Skynet (now disguised as Fisher-Price), decided to try one last ditch effort to save the human race from complete and utter stupidity.

They had to send him back. To the year 2006. To protect John Connor's innocence and make him a happy, well-adjusted child.

So began the creation of the TMX, the Tickle Me Extreme, an upgraded version of the original Tickle Me Elmo toy, which would end up celebrating its 10th anniversary on the year 2006. The TMX is equipped with three specific tickle spots which activate his serious, yet lovable, laughing action. Once activated, the TMX will slap his knee while doubling over in laughter to the delight of John Connor. Multiple tickles will activate other attack patterns of love and tenderness, ensuring the safety of John Connor's mind and the hope of the future.

*end dream sequence*

Skynet... er, Fisher-Price will officially unveil Elmo on November 16 of this year, and will be priced at $40 US. Yes, apparently Elmo is back, and will be ready to say "Hasta la vista, baby," to toy lovers in a couple of weeks.