Mattel Apologizes After It Ships ‘Wicked’ Barbie Dolls With a Porn Link
In anticipation of a family-friendly box office smash, Mattel and others have produced a lot of merchandise for the film. The porn-linking toys were singing Glinda and Elphaba dolls. Retailers such as Target and Walmart have already delisted the toy from their online databases, but pictures of them still exist on eBay.
Mattel mistakenly prints porn site in ‘Wicked’ doll boxes: ‘This is unacceptable’
Mattel isn’t so “Popular” right now. The toy company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels is facing backlash for accidentally listing the URL of a porn website in the packaging of its “Wicked ...
'Unfortunate error': 'Wicked' dolls with porn site on packaging pulled from Target, Amazon
The dolls were removed from Amazon and Target after a labeling error linked consumers to a pornographic website.
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
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 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 pulls thousands of ‘Wicked’ dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging
Thousands of Mattel’s “Wicked”-branded fashion dolls are flying off shelves, but not because of consumer demand.
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.
New Barbie exhibition coming to Cincinnati Museum Center next year
A new exhibition honoring the history and cultural impact of Barbie is opening at the Cincinnati Museum Center next spring.
Barbie Honors Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchief with Doll for Native American Heritage Month (Exclusive)
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Mattel is releasing a new Inspiring Women doll in the likeness of Maria ...
New Barbie doll honors America's first prima ballerina and Osage member Maria Tallchief
A new Barbie Inspiring Women doll is honoring America's first prima ballerina, who was also a member of the Osage ...
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Hi Barbie! Exhibit on the iconic doll comes to the Cincinnati Museum Center
The American icon arrives at the CMC in April in an exhibit looking at the historic doll's achievements and shortcomings.
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Mattel warns parents of mislabeled ‘Wicked' doll packages with link to adult film site
Mattel is "taking immediate action" after social media users noticed a glaring mistake on the packaging for the company's new line of “Wicked” dolls. The toy company is currently selling a ...
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Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ Movie Dolls Mistakenly List Porn Site on Packaging
Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls. There’s a website listed on the toy box, but instead of linking to the webpage for the movie adaptation of the ...
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Toys aren't just for kids. Mattel, rivals are embracing 'kidults'
Toy companies including Mattel, the Lego Group ... Some adults who question whether buying a doll house they never had as a kid is healthy behavior have found reassurance from toy enthusiasts ...