On his Facebook page, former SR buddy Ken Paulman writes that "he saw someone indifferently place a Tickle Me Elmo doll back on the shelf at Goodwill yesterday. Remember when people were beating the hell out of each other to get those things?" I didn't get trampled trying to get a Tickle Me Elmo doll when my kids were young. But we did search high and low for Star Wars toys (for Junior) and American Doll & Barbie Christmas ornaments (for Amy Dearest).

Question: Do you remember risking life & limb to get a popular toy for your kids back when? What toy was it? Did your kids appreciate it?