Original Elmo bought by online gambling giant
September 26, 2006
If you are an online gambling fan who has also been watching the news of late, you know that Elmo, the fun-loving child-toy, has a new version on the shelves ready for holiday purchases. Not only has this toy’s many versions sold out year after year and withstood much controversy, its original doll has been snatched up by online gambling mega casino GoldenPalace.com.
Yes, the online gambling company casino has added to its wacky museum of oddities by purchasing the original Elmo doll. By purchasing the first TMX Elmo doll off the production line for a measly $4200 – a true bargain fro the casino’s free advertising it will receive through doing so – but a large budget for those true Elmo fans out there.
Known as the Tickle Me Elmo Extreme, many online gambling fans may have seen the doll that was presented to the popular morning talk show The View as part of the program’s tenth anniversary - the actual toy is autographed by Kevin Clash a designer and the toy’s manufacturer Mettel's President Neil Friedman.
The View then put the item up for auction to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. It didn’t take long for the online gambling casino to place a high winning bid of $4200. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America are well known service providers for teaching children a sense of ability, worth, belonging and authority.
The toy’s proceeds will definitely come in handy for the organization and add flare to the online casino company’s growing museum of interesting items it has purchased over the past years.
It is quite obvious that this year’s TMX Elmo is expected to be the hottest toy to acquire this holiday season. Online gambling fans who watch the news on a regular basis have been following the stories about the interesting features this year’s toy possesses. Many retail outlets across the US are already reporting that the item sells out immediately after hitting the shelves. In fact, the item is so hot that prospective buyers have been getting into altercations while trying to get the items off the shelves during the sell outs. While we find it absolutely astonishing that any person would risk a legal battle over a toy, we know the proceeds from Golden Palace will at least come in handy to a worthy children’s charitable organization.
As far as the fights and altercations surrounding this popular child’s toy go – here is a story we heard about. One guy in Tampa, Florida was robbed for his Elmo by a guy with a gun. This is insane. Are these people doing this out of the best interest of their children? Or are they getting crazy over a toy for money? Whatever that case – it is mind boggling that this is even happening at all. If its money you want, you are better off online gambling at your favorite online casino for extra cash instead of holding a gun to someone over a stuffed animal.
The toy has been on the market since the 19th and has been selling out ever since.
This Elmo is capable of laughing non stop and righting itself after falling over. We can see why so many people are getting crazed about this toy. Okay, that statement was dripping with sarcasm, but seriously – what is going on?
Anyway, we are certain that Golden Palace will give its latest odd item purchase a good home among its collection a strange auction winnings. You know, the same home as the Virgin Mary grilled cheese sandwich and other high profile attention grabbing media hyped purchases.
At least a charitable organization benefits from this news bite and not only the casino itself. After all, Golden Palace is one of the top ranked casinos on the Internet today. Hey, if you are looking for great action and casino game selection, visit the online gambling giant today and gook luck.
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