My Brody is very 'toy centric'...has sooooo many toys, knows each one by name, and c.r.a.v.e.s more. He plays and cuddles with them all the time. Every now and then, he will choose one and 'murder' it...don't know why...LOL...but I would guess it is in his 'DNA' and a 'natural' instinct, the same as the 'death shake' he gives them when playing with them.
Oh, and sorry about your crocs, and stuff...