Toy maker Mattel has said it deeply regrets a typo on the packaging of dolls inspired by the new Wicked movie that includes the address of a porn site.
The company recently released singing dolls ahead of the movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Fans noticed a gross mistake on the boxes and posted photos on social media. They show the address wicked.com instead of the movie’s website wickedmovie.com.
Mattel has officially apologized for the «unfortunate mistake» and informed parents that the website on the boxes «is not suitable for children». The company is taking steps to fix the problem. Mattel says the dolls were mainly sold in the United States.
However, the BBC has seen online instructions on Mattel’s website for both dolls, which also contain the wrong address. The problem has already become publicized among casual buyers, as they write about it on social media:
«I purchased the Elphaba Singing Doll, after checking the website printed on the back of the Mattel [box], right above the barcode, is listed as… an adult 18+ website».
«Went to Target and Walmart today and yes, Wicked dolls have a [porn] website».
The movie «Wicked» is coming to the big screen after two decades of the musical’s existence on stage. The movie takes place in the Land of Oz before Dorothy Hales arrives from Kansas and covers the first act of the musical. The British actress Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba, a young woman who has difficulties because of her green skin and has not yet discovered her powers. In the future, she is to become the Wicked Witch of the West.
Elphaba is friends with her classmate Glinda, played by singer Ariana Grande, who will later become the Good Witch of the North. The film will premiere on November 22.
Source: BBC