Mattel the popular toy company, has found itself at the center of controversy after a glaring mistake on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie dolls. The dolls, which feature characters Elphaba and Glinda from the hit musical and upcoming film, were sold with a URL on the back that, instead of directing customers to the official movie website, led to a pornographic site.
Unintentional from Mattel
Mattel is in hot water after an error was discovered on the packaging of its new “Wicked” movie dolls. The toy company accidentally printed a link on the back of the packaging leading to an adult website instead of the intended one.
The dolls, based on Elphaba and Glinda from the hit Broadway musical and upcoming movie adaptation, were sold with the URL www.wicked.com printed on their boxes. Unfortunately, this URL did not lead to the official product site, www.wickedmovie.com, but instead redirected to a pornographic website.
Parental Concerns and Company Response
Many parents expressed outrage after unknowingly visiting the inappropriate website, though the concern was largely about the accidental exposure, not their children’s actions. Mattel has acknowledged the issue and apologized, confirming it mainly affected dolls sold in the United States.
Mattel acted swiftly, issuing an apology and reassuring customers that steps are being taken to ensure this issue doesn’t happen again. The company recommends that parents either discard the packaging or cover the erroneous URL. If they have further concerns, Mattel suggests reaching out to customer service for assistance.
Takeaway: Parents are urged to keep an eye on the packaging, especially if they want to avoid any uncomfortable conversations with their children about what may be accessed through the incorrect URL!
