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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Silly Putty gets a freaky creature update that came from Planet Gloopiter. Each guy includes putty and parts that kids can sculpt into a monster of their choosing – then festoon with arms, eyes and feet. After, simply mash it up and start again, or leave it out overnight (it melts into a puddle). Available in red, green and blue. Ages 4-plus. $8 each.

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