Toy Insider Senior Editor Maddie Michalik joined ABC Portland’s Afternoon Live to show off some of the best new toys and games to keep kids entertained in the back seat on long road trips. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.

RYAN’S WORLD ROAD TRIP TRAVEL CASE

Inspired by the great American road trip, the Ryan's World Road Trip collection features collectible micro-figures representing all 50 states, plus the rare Washington, D.C. and Ultra Rare American Titan figures. The Road Trip Travel Case includes 12 collectible mystery micro-figures, an exclusive Road Trip van, stickers, and a map of the U.S. Inspired by…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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COLOR WONDER FOLDALOPE: TROLLS WORLD TOUR, BABY SHARK, FROZEN II

Mess-free coloring, available with beloved characters from Dreamworks' Trolls World Tour, internet sensation Baby Shark, and Disney's Frozen 2. Color Wonder markers only show up on specially formulated Color Wonder paper, not skin, clothing, or furniture. Envelope-style packaging doubles as a unique storage solution, keeping makers and pages all in the same place and allowing…

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  • MSRP:
  • $7.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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HAPPY NAPPERS

Happy Nappers are The Perfect Play Pillow that pulls open to a sleepy sack surprise! When the napping is done, snap them up for even more fun! Happy Nappers are perfect for sleepovers, machine washable and made with premium quality plush! With 11 Happy Nappers to choose from, kids have endless cuddly options to snuggle…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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PJ MASKS NIGHTTIME MICROS ROMEO’S LAIR PLAYSET

Take the action-packed PJ Masks adventures on the go with this fold-and-go, two-level, tabletop playset inspired by the show. Catboy can surprise Romeo by climbing into his lair through the window and down the ladder. Pounce to spoil Romeo's plans by launching Catboy from the platform, but be careful not to land in Romeo's shrink…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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TROLLS WORLD TOUR DJ TROLLEX PARTY MIXER

Sing along or record your voice using the microphone, then choose from several rhythms, musical loops, sound effects, and character phrases to mix your own creations with the volume and tempo sliders, interactive lights, and “drop the beat” button.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RUBIK’S CUBE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

The puzzle icon of 80's pop culture is celebrating its 40th Anniversary! This is the same great Rubik's Cube that everyone has come to love – but with beautiful metallic colors. These metallic cubies can only be found on this special 40th Anniversary Edition cube

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.95
  • Age:
  • 8+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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