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.
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.
Adult Pron Site Link on Wicked Dolls Packaging Prompts Mattel Apology
The Wicked movie, directed by Jon M. Chu, is set to release in theaters on November 22 and is expected to perform well at the box office. Mattel, meanwhile, is working swiftly to rectify the error and restore confidence in the *Wicked* merchandise collection.
'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 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.”
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In response to the viral posts, Mattel released a statement acknowledging the "unfortunate error" and pledged to take swift corrective action
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.
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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.
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 Apologizes for Accidentally Linking to Porn Site on Packaging of ‘Wicked’ Dolls
"We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this," Mattel said in a statement.
‘Wicked’ Dolls: Mattel Apologizes for Mistakenly Linking to Adult Porn Site on Packaging
"We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this. Parents are advised that the ...
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'Wicked' movie dolls are being pulled from store shelves for a naughty reason
The link does not seem to be on any other "Wicked" merchandise so far. “Mattel was made aware of a misprint on the packaging ...