Top toys for Christmas 2017 from the Toy Retailers Association

The Toy Retailers Association has unveiled its top toys for Christmas.

The definitive list, unveiled at the annual Dream Toys event in London on Wednesday morning, is compiled by leading retailers to provide an expert's insight into this Christmas's most sought after toys.

Nerf Nitro Longshot Smash and The Original Stretch Armstrong bring familiar names to the list while film and TV licenses are represented by PJ Masks Headquarters Playset, Lego's Star Wars BB-8 and Paw Patrol Sea Patroller.

The full top 12 for Christmas 2017:

(All prices quoted are RRPs)