One of the hottest toys that kids will want this holiday season has to be Elmo Live. The new toy from Fisher-Price will be ready for shipping on October 14, if you want to get your hands on this hot new toy, then you really do need to pre-order one.

Most stores will be offering Elmo Live for pre-order for the price of $59.98 upwards.

In this truly life-like creation, for the first time ever, Elmo seems to actually be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like the real Muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street. His mannerisms are right on target as his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs, all the while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmos foot, tummy, back or nose.

Some of the stores who are offering Elmo Live for pre-order are Elmo Live are Wal-mart $59.88, Amazon.com for $65.99, ToysRUs for $59.99 and Fisher-Price Online for $60.