Mattel is apologizing after a packaging error that accidentally shared a link to an adult website.
In a statement, Mattel said it was “aware of the misprint on Mattel’s packaging.” sinister doll collection”, said to be mainly sold in the US, as reported by WANE15.
“Mattel has been made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel ‘Wicked’ doll collection, primarily sold in the US, that directed consumers to the official WickedMovie.com landing page. We deeply regret We regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to fix it,” the company said.
Mattel did not confirm whether this action would include removing unsold products with incorrect links from stores. News outlets revealed that some sinister The doll appears to be no longer available or in stock on sites such as Amazon, Target, and Mattel’s websites.
While the company works to fix this error, it recommends that consumers who already have the doll remove the packaging or obscure the link. Additionally, they shared that customers can contact Mattel’s customer service department for more information.
“Parents should be aware that misprints and inaccuracies on the website are not suitable for children,” the statement continued.
As previously reported, the dolls play two witches, Glinda and Elphaba, who are portrayed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the film. They were released as part of upcoming merchandise sinister The film will be released on November 22.
However, concerns about the doll’s packaging began to spread on November 9 when a post shared on social media revealed that the URL on the back of the box was misprinted from “www.wickedmovie.com ” to “www.wicked.com,” which links to an adult website.
The dolls were first launched in July with the first photos shared to Instagram showing what Erivo and Grande’s dolls look like.
Part two of sinister The film is scheduled to release in 2025.
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