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Nick Carter is heating up screens with the Backstreet Boys’ massive Las Vegas residency at Sphere , but closer to home, he’s putting out fires — for fun, of course — with a newfound love for PAW Patrol , the hit animated series about six rescue dogs who work to protect their community.
Carter was at a local Target store recently, picking up some PAW Patrol toys for his kids Odin (10 years old), Saoirse (6) and Pearl (5). In a clip posted to social media, Carter runs into PAW Patrol characters Chase and Marshall, who introduce the singer to their new Target-exclusive Roar & Explore Timmy Dinosaur toy. Carter then reveals that the Backstreet Boys created a new song for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (in theaters now) before the trio break out into a choreographed dance routine, right in the Target toy aisle.
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Carter says his kids were excited to watch the movie, telling Billboard , “We’re full-on PAW in our house right now!”
“The movie is awesome, ‘Bottle Up’ is on repeat, and of course, we’re playing with all the epic toys,” he says. “It’s so fun watching my kids create their own missions and adventures. They come up with the funniest stories and get so into it, and seeing where their imaginations take them is the best. Those are the moments I’m really grateful for as a dad.”
TARGET-EXCLUSIVE
'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie,' Roar & Explore Timmy Dinosaur
$38.69 $42.99 10% off
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Though the PAW Patrol television series is set in the present day, the new film finds the characters washing up on a mysterious island inhabited by dinosaurs after getting caught in a storm.
In addition to the Target-exclusive toy, fans can also pick up new PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie toys and merch at Amazon.
NEW RELEASE
'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Megasaurus Dino Vehicle With Inflatable Toy
$58.49 $64.99 10% off
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This set includes an 18-inch-long truck and mini Rocky figurine, along with an inflatable Megasaurus.
Attach the dinosaur to the vehicle and press the light bar to activate sounds and inflate Megasaurus to up to 2.5-feet tall. You can also detach the dino and play with the truck on its own.
2-IN-1 PLAYSET
'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Mobile Headquarters
$71.99 $79.99 10% off
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This playset features a trailer that unfolds to become a 22-inch-tall command center for Chase and the pups.
The set comes with a mini Chase figure, a Chase-themed car and a tow truck. Blinking lights on the front are activated via two included AAA batteries.
SIX-PACK
'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Dino Gem Eggs
$21.99
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Hot off the blind box trend , PAW Patrol fans can also pick up this set of Dino Gem Eggs, which can be “cracked” open to reveal a surprise gemstone and “squeezable” sand.
A mini Chase figurine and dinosaur toy figure are also included with each set. Each egg contains 12 oz. of tactile, colorful sand.
OFFICIAL BOARD GAME
Spin Master Games 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Board Game
$16.99
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And you can pick up this official PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie board game, which lets you play as Chase, Marshall, Skye or Rubble as they search to rescue the dinosaurs.
Spin the volcano in the middle of the board to see where you navigate to next, then hunt for hidden dino tokens and hope you land in a “safe zone.” The person to rescue the most dinos wins.
All of the above toys and games are officially licensed by Spin Master, the toy company and production company behind PAW Patrol . You can shop more PAW Patrol movie merch online at Amazon and Target .
As for Carter, the “Made for Us” singer is a longtime dog lover and frequently posts pics with his dog, Bunny. Couple that with the fact that all five Backstreet Boys have children and it’s no surprise they decided to team up with PAW Patrol for the movie soundtrack.
You can watch the official music video for the Backstreet Boys soundtrack single , “Bottle Up,” below.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie hit theaters on Aug. 14. The animated film features the voices of Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Hudson, Paris Hilton, Bill Nye and Mckenna Grace, among others.
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