Holiday offerings included new characters and a host of licensed products.

To kick-start the holiday season, Activision Publishing is offering a series of special "Skylanders" characters and gear.

First up is the special holiday "Skylanders SuperChargers" character Missile-Tow Dive-Clops, a heavily armored deep sea explorer with an eye out for evil who slows enemies with candy-coated missiles. Missile-Tow Dive-Clops will be available in Europe in late November, and in the U.S. and Canada Dec. 2. 

Also available for the holiday season at Toys 'R' Us stores beginning Nov. 29, is the premium toy line Eon’s Elite, which includes the characters Slam Bam, Zook and Voodood, as well as a new set of heroes–Ghost Roaster, Boomer and Dino-Rang.

Fans also can get their hands on the second "Skylanders SuperChargers" Racing Action Pack, which features Astro Blast and Sun Runner, as well as a Sky trophy that unlocks new tracks and modes.

At the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, "Skylanders’" Eruptor will take flight in the landmark holiday event for his second year in a row.

Portal Masters this holiday season can also enjoy an array of "Skylanders" merchandise to enhance their game experiences including "Skylanders SuperCharged" RC Cars by NKOK, "Skylanders" garage storage cases and play sets by Power A, "Skylanders" holiday-inspired cozy pajamas by AME and Mad Dog Concepts, "Skylanders" hats and gloves set by ABG Accessories, "Skylanders"-themed Crayola Color Alive coloring books and "Skylanders" comic books by IDW Publishing.

“Every year, the 'Skylanders' franchise has produced innovative products that our customers love, including this year’s newest addition, 'Skylanders SuperChargers,'” says Richard Barry, executive vice president, global chief merchandising officer, Toys 'R' Us. “We are pleased to offer fans the broadest assortment of 'Skylanders' merchandise this holiday season, to ensure they find the perfect present to put under the Christmas tree.”