This just seems like one of those instant classic toys. We starting using the Elf on the Shelf last year after our kids were asking about why we did not get an elf and so-and-so does. Within days it felt like we had been using the elf toy for years. Our children enjoy the hunt each morning, especially if Elf has been mischievous during the night. This always brings out big laughs. It does not take much effort to find a place for Elf to be each morning. No worries if Elf decides to stay put two days in a row...it must be a comfortable spot. Notably, Elf's legs have creases to bend, but the arms do not. That said, you can fold the arms, they just do not have creases built in.