‘Unfortunate error’: Mattel pulls ‘Wicked’ dolls after website goes to porn site, not movie’s page
A “misprint” has sent fans of the movie “Wicked” to a website that could be described as a whole lot worse than wicked.
'Wicked' Movie Dolls for Children Accidentally Include Link to Porn Site
A spokesperson for Mattel told Newsweek that they "deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this."
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.
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.
Mattel apologizes after "Wicked" doll packaging has link to adult site
"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. According to The Washington Post,
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 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 says it 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 that mistakenly links toy buyers 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.
‘Wicked' Doll Packaging Misprint Drives 12-Year Surge in Traffic to Porn Site
A snafu by Mattel — which accidentally printed the URL for a porn site on packaging for dolls based on Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” movie — has yielded a bonanza of traffic for Wicked Pictures, the adult-entertainment company that actually owns the web address.
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