Sesame Street: Ernie Driver Pencil Topper PVC Figure (80s)

He're a cute little vintage finger puppet, depicting Ernie driving... something. Or maybe he's holding a phone? No, no, that's not possible, mobile-phones weren't invented in the 80s. Unless... It's from AN ALTERNATE TIMELINE?? 
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omg this description just spooky!!

Condition: Great!