Quick answer
If you want a playful bedtime-themed display piece with classic card-back art, go with Ernie in PJs. If you prefer a softer, flocked finish and a 30th-anniversary celebration, the Tickle Me Elmo figure is your pick.
Scale and articulation differences
Ernie in PJs stands about 3.75 inches tall with five points of articulation, matching the standard ReAction scale. Tickle Me Elmo is slightly larger at 4 inches, also with five points of articulation. The extra quarter-inch gives Elmo a bit more presence on a shelf, but both figures pose similarly for basic standing or arm-waving displays.
Packaging and presentation
Ernie comes on a blister card with Super7 artwork inspired by the original toy packaging, which looks great hung on a wall or kept in-box. Tickle Me Elmo uses a window box that includes prints of some of the character's classic moments, making it a better choice if you like to display figures without removing them.
Anniversary and nostalgia factor
Tickle Me Elmo celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, adding a layer of collector significance. Ernie in PJs doesn't tie to a specific milestone, but it captures a classic Sesame Street sleepover scene that fans of the original sketches will appreciate.
How to decide between Ernie in PJs and Tickle Me Elmo
- Choose Ernie in PJs if...: You want a classic 3.75-inch scale figure with vintage-inspired blister card art, and you enjoy the bedtime-themed Sesame Street aesthetic. It's also slightly more affordable at $15.00.
- Choose Tickle Me Elmo if...: You prefer a larger 4-inch figure with a soft flocked finish, window-box packaging that doubles as a display case, and the extra collector appeal of a 30th-anniversary release. It costs $15.75.
- Consider Abby Cadabby if...: You want a magical, fairy-in-training figure with iridescent dress details and clear tinted wings. At 3.75 inches with five points of articulation and a pom-pom wand, it's a distinct alternative if neither Ernie nor Elmo fits your theme. Abby Cadabby is priced at $18.00 and offers a different visual style with translucent accents.
Product details at a glance
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Sesame Street ReAction Figures Wave 06 - Ernie (PJs): This articulated 3.75-inch Ernie ReAction Figure comes in striped pajamas and features blister card-back packaging with Super7 artwork influenced by the original toy design. The card-back art makes it a great display piece for collectors who prefer vintage-style packaging or want to keep the figure sealed.
Sesame Street ReAction Figures Wave 06 - Ernie (PJs)
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Sesame Street ReAction Figures - Elmo (Tickle Me Elmo): This 4-inch Tickle Me Elmo ReAction Figure has a fuzzy, flocked finish and commemorates the character's 30th anniversary, with window-box packaging that includes prints of classic moments. The flocked texture and anniversary tie-in add tactile and sentimental value, and the window box lets you show off the figure without opening it.
Sesame Street ReAction Figures - Elmo (Tickle Me Elmo)
Which figure fits you best?
Best for
- Collectors who love vintage card-back packaging and classic Sesame Street sleepover scenes (Ernie in PJs)
- Fans who want a soft, flocked figure with anniversary significance and easy out-of-box display (Tickle Me Elmo)
Not ideal for
- Those seeking a highly poseable action figure with more than five points of articulation (both figures are limited in movement)
- Buyers on a tight budget who want the lowest price point (Ernie in PJs is $15.00; consider individual figures at that price if cost is key)
