For the first time, Hasbro has licensed a line of Sesame Street toys, and its new Let’s Rock Elmo is an impressive inaugural effort. The robotic doll sings and plays instruments with its preschool-aged companions, but instead of complicated settings, Elmo recognizes his next task based on what he’s holding. Hand him his microphone and he’s ready to sing. Hand him a guitar and he’s ready to strum. He’ll be ready to rock and in stores by fall, 2011.
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