Twelve years ago, a mechanized version of a red plushy “Sesame Street” co-star became the unofficial face of obnoxious Christmas consumerism. Retailing for $28.99, “Tickle Me Elmo” resold for as much ...

Though there is no official data that declares the best-selling holiday toy for children of all-time, it’s fair to assume the lovable Sesame Street figure Elmo is high on the list of most popular ...