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           -=[ Bert and Ernie ]=-  7/97

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           >>  Cookie Monster  <<  10/96

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           -=[ cookie monster ]=-  7/98

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           ~Elmo~  9/96
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           >> Elmo (face)  << 10/96

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           -=[ Elmo ]=-  2/97
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           ~ Oscar the Grouch ~  9/96
                        
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           -=[ Oscar ]=-  9/97
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           -=[ Miss Piggy ]=-  9/97
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           -=[ Kermit the Frog ]=-  9/97

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