The error quickly went viral on social networks, generating outrage among parents and users due to the lack of review on the packaging of a product intended for a children’s audience.
The launch of dolls based on the movie Wicked of Mattel It generated controversy due to a packaging error. Glinda’s dollsAriana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo)whose boxes should have directed fans to the official site wickedmovie.com, accidentally redirected to a pornographic site.
The controversy began when a user published on X (formerly Twitter) a photo of the dolls, in which you could see a link that should have directed to the film’s official website, wickedmovie.com. Instead, the link led to an adult website. That website links to the pornographic site of Wicked Picturesan independent adult film company founded in 1993.
The error quickly went viral on social networks, generating outrage among parents and users due to the lack of review on the packaging of a product intended for a children’s audience.
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Mattel’s statement regarding the error in the Wicked dolls
“Mattel was informed of a printing error on the packaging of Mattel Wicked Collection dolls, sold primarily in the US, that was intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMovie.com homepage,” the company said. in a statement to the media.
“We deeply regret this unfortunate error and We are taking immediate steps to remedy it.. Parents are warned that the incorrect and poorly printed website is not appropriate for children. “Consumers who already own the product are advised to discard the product packaging or hide the link and may contact Mattel Customer Service for more information.”
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