It has been quite a couple years for Skylanders.
Activision announced today the Skylanders series generated more that 500 million dollars in retail sales. The series reached this milestone faster than any other children’s game. The series also has been outselling the top action figures. Skylanders Giants made more than 195 million dollars as well as beating out “Wreck-It-Ralph” and “Rise of the Guardians" At the box office.
"Just a year ago, the concept of bringing toys to life in a virtual world was an untested play pattern that Activision and Toys for Bob believed in. Now the category has been established in the market and embraced by parents and kids everywhere," said John Coyne, Vice President of Consumer Marketing, Activision Publishing. "We're humbled by the continued support and acclaim from parents, kids and critics alike, but more importantly, it's gratifying to see kids excited about the adventures that await them both in the digital and physical worlds."
It has been quite a year for the Skylanders series. The game gained the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval. It also as one of Toys R Us’s “Hot Holiday Gift” list. Skylanders has several toys and other ways they are getting their brand to the masses. "Even before the concept was fully formed, we were immediately taken with the charm and magic behind the Skylanders property and following the highly successful introduction of SkylandersSpyro'sAdventures, we knew that Skylanders Giants would be a top-seller in 2012," said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys"R"Us, Inc. "We believe that Skylanders is one of the most innovative and exciting toy properties to hit the market and are thrilled to continue our strong support of the brand."
