Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult web address on packaging

Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Macy's.

Business - CNBC - November 11

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 faults print error for porn site listed on "Wicked" doll box

Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.

Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to pornography website on packaging

Toy company advises parents to ‘discard the product packaging or obscure the link’ on Glinda and Elphaba dolls. The toy company Mattel says it is taking “immediate action” after mistakenly printing ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ movie dolls mistakenly list pornography site on packaging

Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls.

'Wicked' dolls' packaging includes link to a porn site. Mattel apologizes

Mattel apologizes and pulls its line of 'Wicked'-themed dolls from stores after misprinting its website link, sending consumers to an adult film site.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11

Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls

The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”

Business - The New York Times - November 11

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

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.

Mattel’s New ‘Wicked’ Doll Line Sent Customers to a Porn Site

It’s just the latest in a long series of marketing flubs from big brands.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Mattel apologizes for link to porn site on 'Wicked' movie doll boxes

Mattel has apologized after the boxes for its new "Wicked" movie dolls included a link to a pornographic website.

Mattel Apologizes for Porn Site Misprint on 'Wicked' Toy Packaging

The company didn’t disclose how many toys were affected or if it was recalling any products.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

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Mattel releases doll honoring EGOT winner Rita Moreno

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Harris delivers concession address after Trump victory

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Manchester City losing streak goes on as Brighton pull off comeback win

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