{"id":2941,"date":"2024-11-11T23:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T23:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?p=2941"},"modified":"2024-11-11T23:00:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T23:00:03","slug":"just-mattel-deeply-regrets-porn-site-misprint-wicked-dolls-gives-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?p=2941","title":{"rendered":"JUST IN: Mattel ‘deeply regrets’ porn site misprint on Wicked dolls and Gives Explanation…"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in Wicked which is due to be released this month<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Toy manufacturer Mattel has said it “deeply regrets” a misprint on packaging for dolls inspired by the new Wicked movie which listed the address for an adult website.<\/p>\n

The company recently released the singing dolls ahead of the long-awaited film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.<\/p>\n

But eagle-eyed fans posted images on social media showing the packaging had a pornography website on it, instead of the movie’s web address.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Mattel apologised for the “unfortunate error” and advised parents that the misprinted website “is not appropriate for children”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The BBC has seen online instructions on Mattel’s website, for both the Glinda and Elphaba dolls, listing the erroneous website underneath the Universal Pictures logo – the film studio behind the movie.<\/p>\n

Mattel recommends the dolls for children aged four and above.<\/p>\n

Fans who bought the doll posted about their surprise on social media.<\/p>\n

“I purchased the Singing Elphaba doll and upon inspection, the website printed on the back side [of the] Mattel box, right above the barcode is listed as… an unaffiliated adult [not safe for work] 18+ website,” one person posted on Reddit.<\/p>\n

“Anyone else seeing this!?”<\/p>\n

In another post, a US-based woman said: “Went to Target and Walmart today and yeah, the Wicked dolls have the [porn] website listed.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mattel told consumers to discard the erroneous packaging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mattel said the dolls had primarily been sold in the US.<\/p>\n

It added: “We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this.”<\/p>\n

“Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel customer service for further information.”<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Wicked movie comes after two decades\u00a0of the musical on stage.<\/p>\n

Set in the Land of Oz before Dorothy Gales’ arrival from Kansas, the movie covers the musical’s first act.<\/p>\n

British actress Erivo plays Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her green skin and who is yet to discover her power which will eventually lead her to becoming the Wicked Witch of the West.<\/p>\n

She strikes up an unlikely friendship with classmate Glinda, played by Grammy-winning singer Grande, who will go on to become the Good Witch of the North.<\/p>\n

The movie is set to be released in the US and UK on 22 November.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in Wicked which is due to be released this month Toy manufacturer Mattel has said it “deeply regrets” a misprint on packaging for dolls inspired by the new Wicked movie which listed the address for an adult website. 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