Mattel Apologizes After It Ships ‘Wicked’ Barbie Dolls With a Porn Link
Toy maker Mattel is apologizing after sending out a run of Wicked branded toys with a link to a porn website on the box. When Mattel learned about the problem, it pulled the dolls from retail shelves and issued an apology.
Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site
Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website. The error gained attention on social media over the weekend,
Mattel Apologizes for Porn Site Misprint on ‘Wicked’ Toy Packaging
Mattel may be safe from the Wicked Witch of the West, but it has had to issue a mea culpa to avoid the wrath of angry parents. The toy company said the web address for a pornography company was mistakenly printed on the packaging for dolls tied to the new film “Wicked” instead of the official website for the upcoming Universal Pictures release.
What is this website? Mattel responds after ‘Wicked’ toys mistakenly link to porn.
Parents and kids snatching up “Wicked”-themed toys were surprised with a different “wicked” altogether. Mattel “Wicked” dolls sold ahead of the Universal Pictures movie’s Nov. 22 release have an error on their packaging — they direct people to a porn site.
'Wicked' Movie Dolls for Children Accidentally Include Link to Porn Site
A spokesperson for Mattel said that they "deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this."
Mattel apologizes for misprint on 'Wicked' doll packaging that links to porngraphic website
Mattel has apologized after inadvertently directing customers of its new line of Wicked dolls to a pornographic website, stating they are taking action to remove the misprinted toys' packaging.
Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
Toy manufacturer Mattel has said it "deeply regrets" a misprint on packaging for dolls inspired by the new Wicked movie which listed the address for an adult website. The company recently released the singing dolls ahead of the long-awaited film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”
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