... their wallets shut since September, turned out in force Friday to grab early morning deals and hard-to-find toys like Elmo Live, but many said worries about the economy have them focusing on fewer gifts and less expensive, more practical items ...

... Santa Claus, the jolly confidante for so many under 10, is hearing more than simple requests for a new Nintendo Wii or Elmo Live. "Children are very trusting of Santa. They are very open with him. They tell him things they normally wouldn't ...

... with the latest and greatest toy screaming at you (er, Elmo Live). So having a son who is an actual kid this year, rather ... the parents and in-laws I have, I can guarantee you Elmo Live and every other giant, noisy, "includes small pieces ...

... that, but I never saw it again and the child never really asked about it again. So, when presented with things like Elmo Live (Avg. retail $60), which is the newest in the Elmo line of extremely popular - albeit, noisy toys - or the new Fisher ...