Metro Parent's Holiday Gift Guide 'It' List 2012: Animals and Critters

These cool toys span tech to plush to puzzles, for tykes to teens! Many have a creature theme – plus find the seasonal 'hot' toys, book-inspired stuff, 'explosively' awesome gear and more.

Kim Kovelle and Megan Krueger

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Wanna wrestle? These throwback inflatable punching bags are cruisin' for a bruisin'! Remember when Bozo was the bop-bag of choice? Today, it's a merry trio of three-foot-tall critters, including an elephant, bear and penguin – with a softer message: "Hug Them. Love Them. Help Them Bounce Back." To boot, their soft cotton covers are totally washable. Ages 2-plus. $60 each.

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