Mattel mistakenly printed the URL of a porn site, Wicked.com, on the packaging of its 'Wicked' movie-themed dolls, leading to a significant surge in traffic to the adult website. The intended URL was wickedmovie.com, meant to promote the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway play 'Wicked.' The error was quickly noticed by social media users, causing a stir online. The movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is set to release on November 22.
Mattel mistakenly printed the wrong website on the packaging of its "Wicked" dolls, directing consumers to an adult site instead of the official movie website. The company has apologized for the error and advised parents to discard or obscure the incorrect link. The dolls are part of a collection for the upcoming "Wicked" movie adaptation, with the first part releasing in November 2023.
Mattel has apologized for a misprint on its "Wicked Fashion Dolls" packaging that mistakenly directed customers to a pornographic website instead of the intended official movie site. The error, which affected dolls themed after the upcoming "Wicked" film, has led to the dolls being pulled from major retailers and some being resold online at inflated prices. Mattel is taking steps to correct the issue and advises consumers to discard or obscure the incorrect link on the packaging.
Mattel has apologized for a packaging error on its Wicked edition dolls, which mistakenly directed customers to an adult website instead of the intended URL. The dolls, linked to the upcoming film adaptation of the musical Wicked, are being pulled from shelves at major retailers like Walmart and Amazon. Mattel advises customers to discard or obscure the incorrect link on the packaging. Some individuals are reselling the misprinted dolls at inflated prices online.
Mattel is facing criticism after mistakenly printing the URL of a porn site on the packaging of its 'Wicked' dolls, which are based on the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway play. The error, which directs users to wicked.com instead of the intended wickedmovie.com, was highlighted by fans on social media, leading to backlash against the toy company. The dolls feature characters played by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and the mistake has been found on numerous boxes being sold online.
