Toys R Us releases 2012 hot list for holiday toys

NEW YORK (AP) - It's still technically summer, but for some it's not too soon to think about what the kiddies will want for the holidays.

Toys R Us has come out with its annual "hot toy" list that includes tablets for kids, fashion dolls in the likeness of boy-band sensation One Direction, and even retro hits like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Furby.

Knowing early what will be popular during the holiday shopping season is crucial to retailers seeking to have the right mix of toys at the right prices. The holiday season can account for about 40 percent of a toy seller's annual profit.

Here's a look at the toys on the list.  For more on each item, visit http://bit.ly/S4AOR9

Doc McStuffins "Time for Your Checkup" doll
Fisher-Price® Jake and the Never Land Pirates Jake's Musical Pirate Ship Bucky
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Star Harmony B. Sharp™
Furby
Gelarti Designer Studio
LeapPad2 Explorer™
Micro Chargers™ Time Track
Nickelodeon® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret Sewer Lair play set
Y Volution™ YFliker® F1 Flow Series™ Scooter
Hot Wheels® R/C Terrain Twister™
LEGO® Ninjago Epic Dragon Battle
1D Collector dolls
Skylanders Giants™ Starter Pack
Tabeo
Wii U