Mattel apologizes after 'Wicked' doll packaging has link to adult site
Mattel has some wicked problems after a packaging error occurred with the upcoming movie's collectible dolls. "Wicked" dolls manufactured by Mattel misprinted the promotional movie website wickedmovie.com. The misprint, which left the word movie out of the URL, directed consumers to an adult-rated website.
Mislabeled ‘Wicked’ doll packages with link to adult film site pulled by stores
But, a labeling error on the packaging directed fans to an adult film website instead of the official “Wicked” movie link, www.wickedmovie.com. The dolls in the incorrect packaging have been pulled from Target's and Walmart's online storefronts and taken down from Amazon's site as of Nov. 11, according to CNBC.
Mattel Apologizes After ‘Wicked’ Dolls Accidentally List Porn Site
The collectible dolls for the upcoming film listed the wrong website on their packaging—directing consumers to an adult film site.
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In anticipation of a family-friendly box office smash, Mattel and others have produced a lot of merchandise for the film. The porn-linking toys were singing Glinda and Elphaba dolls. Retailers such as Target and Walmart have already delisted the toy from their online databases, but pictures of them still exist on eBay.
A 'Wicked' mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging
Mattel is pulling its Wicked dolls from some store shelves because of a misprint directing shoppers to a pornographic site. Meanwhile, resellers are listing the products on eBay for up to $500.
'Unfortunate error': 'Wicked' dolls with porn site on packaging pulled from Target, Amazon
The dolls were removed from Amazon and Target after a labeling error linked consumers to a pornographic website.
Mattel apologizes for accidentally printing X-rated link on boxes for 'Wicked' dolls
Retailers have pulled Mattel's "Wicked" dolls. Resellers quickly listed the toys featuring the URL misprint on eBay, seeking hundreds of dollars.
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.
Mattel warns parents of mislabeled ‘Wicked’ doll packages with link to adult film site
In a statement to TODAY.com, Mattel confirmed the mislabeling. The toy company said it “was made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Wicked collection dolls, primarily sold in the U.S., which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMovie.com landing page.”
Mattel regrets error on ‘Wicked’ dolls’ packaging that promoted adult website
Toymaker Mattel intended to refer consumers to the “Wicked” movie’s landing page. The “misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children,” it said.
Mattel ‘Wicked’ dolls pulled after porn site misprint, WSJ says
Mattel (MAT) said the web address for a pornography company was mistakenly printed on the packaging for dolls tied to the new film
‘Wicked’ Dolls: Mattel Apologizes for Mistakenly Linking to Adult Porn Site on Packaging
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