NEW YORK (AP) — Toy big Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Depraved” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly hyperlinks toy patrons to a pornographic web site.
The error gained consideration on social media over the weekend, the place quite a few customers shared images of the URL printed on the again of the containers for the particular version dolls, which characteristic characters from the film adaptation of “Depraved” set to hit theaters later this month. As an alternative of linking to Common Photos’ official WickedMovie.com web page, the web site listed results in an grownup movie web site that requires customers to be over 18 to enter.
In an announcement despatched to The Related Press, Mattel mentioned it was “made conscious of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Depraved assortment dolls,” which it mentioned are primarily bought within the U.S. “We deeply remorse this unlucky error and are taking instant motion to treatment this,” the corporate added.
Mattel didn’t verify whether or not this motion included eradicating unsold merchandise with the wrong hyperlink from shops. However as of Monday morning, no less than a few of these “Depraved” dolls gave the impression to be now not out there or not in inventory on websites like Amazon, Goal and Mattel’s.
In the meantime, the company is advising consumers who already have the dolls to discard their packaging or obscure the link — and contact Mattel’s customer service for more information.
Mattel unveiled its special “Wicked” collection earlier this year. Back in July, a promotion shared on Instagram confirmed Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who star as Elphaba and Glinda in Common Photos’ upcoming movie, seeing the road’s singing dolls for the primary time.
The beloved Broadway musical has been break up into two components for its film adaptation. The primary chapter of “Depraved” will hit theaters on Nov. 22, with half two set for a fall 2025 launch.
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