Inventor Behind Tickle Me Elmo Dies at 78
Greg Hyman, co-creator of Tickle Me Elmo, died at 78 in Boca Raton. A prolific toy inventor, his partnership with Ron Dubren pivoted from other ideas to Elmo after Tyco secured the Sesame Street plush license, unleashing a 1996 retail sensation that led to shortages, a booming market, and a lasting legacy in the toy industry.