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Mattel apologizes for linking Wicked doll packaging to porn site

theverge.com — November 11, 2024 at 11:01 AM UTC

Mattel has apologized after its Wicked doll packaging mistakenly linked to a pornographic website instead of the intended URL. The company called it a "misprint" and advised parents that the incorrect link is not suitable for children. The dolls, aimed at children aged four and up, were released alongside a film adaptation of a musical. Mattel is pulling the affected products from retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon. Customers who bought the dolls, priced between $24.99 and $39.99, are advised to discard the packaging or cover the link. Some sellers are taking advantage of the situation by listing the dolls at higher prices.

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to porn site (bostonherald.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to porn site (courant.com)

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Mattel pulls Wicked dolls from shelves over packaging error linking to adult site (today.com)

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Traffic to porn site spikes after Mattel prints wrong URL on 'Wicked' doll boxes (nypost.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprinted link on Wicked doll packaging (mlive.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to adult site (mercurynews.com)

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Mattel regrets misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to porn site (inquirer.net)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to adult site (kgw.com)

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Mattel apologizes for including porn link on Elphaba and Glinda doll packaging (tmz.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to porn site (wcpo.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to porn site (tmj4.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to porn site (abc15.com)

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Mattel apologizes for listing adult website on packaging for Wicked dolls (boston.com)

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Mattel recalls Wicked dolls over misprinted website link (silive.com)

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Mattel recalls 'Wicked' dolls after packaging error directs consumers to adult website (cnbc.com)

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Mattel apologizes for linking to porn site on doll packaging (qz.com)

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Wicked dolls with adult site link sell for up to $250 on eBay (hollywoodreporter.com)

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Mattel apologizes for listing adult website on Wicked movie toy packaging (comingsoon.net)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to pornographic site (wmur.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprinted link on Wicked movie dolls packaging (kcra.com)

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Mattel faces backlash over pornographic website error on Wicked doll packaging (cleveland.com)

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Mattel recalls "Wicked" dolls over packaging error directing to adult website (benzinga.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprinted 'Wicked' doll boxes linking to adult site (globalnews.ca)

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Mattel recalls Wicked dolls over misprinted packaging directing to porn site (npr.org)

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Mattel misprints porn site URL on doll packaging, boosting traffic for Wicked Pictures (variety.com)

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Mattel regrets misprint on Wicked dolls packaging linking to porn site (buffalonews.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to porn site (cp24.com)

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Mattel regrets misprint linking Wicked dolls to inappropriate website (theglobeandmail.com)

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Mattel apologizes for labeling 'Wicked' dolls with link to adult website (masslive.com)

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Mattel regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging linking to inappropriate website (apnews.com)

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Mattel regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging linking to inappropriate website (regina.ctvnews.ca)

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Mattel regrets misprint linking 'Wicked' dolls to porn site (clickondetroit.com)

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Mattel regrets misprint on Wicked dolls packaging linking to porn site (hindustantimes.com)

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Mattel recalls 'Wicked' dolls over misprinted packaging linking to porn site (syracuse.com)

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Mattel confirms packaging error links Wicked movie dolls to porn site (me.ign.com)

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Mattel recalls Wicked dolls after printing adult website URL on packaging (hindustantimes.com)

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Mattel apologizes for packaging error linking dolls to porn site (cbsnews.com)

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Mattel apologizes for packaging error linking toy boxes to adult site (dawn.com)

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Mattel apologizes for packaging error linking dolls to adult website (dailystar.co.uk)

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Mattel apologizes for linking Wicked doll packaging to porn site (theverge.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprinted URL on Wicked dolls packaging directing buyers to adult site (standard.co.uk)

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Mattel mistakenly prints porn site on Wicked doll packaging (euronews.com)

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Mattel apologizes for X-rated link on Wicked doll packaging (metro.co.uk)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint on Wicked doll packaging linking to inappropriate website (news.yahoo.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint linking Wicked toy boxes to porn site (dw.com)

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Mattel apologizes for printing adult website on Wicked movie dolls packaging (edition.cnn.com)

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Mattel dolls recalled in Australia over link to pornography site on packaging (smh.com.au)

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Mattel apologizes for packaging error directing customers to porn site instead of movie link (livemint.com)

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Retailers pull Wicked movie dolls after packaging error links to porn site (smh.com.au)

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Mattel apologizes for inappropriate QR codes on Barbie doll boxes (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Mattel apologizes for packaging error linking Wicked dolls to inappropriate website (independent.co.uk)

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Mattel apologizes for listing inappropriate website on Wicked dolls packaging (nme.com)

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Mattel corrects packaging error on 'Wicked' dolls linking to inappropriate website (huffpost.com)

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Mattel recalls Wicked dolls after packaging error links to adult site (rollingstone.com)

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Mattel apologizes for Wicked dolls packaging error linking to adult website (timesnownews.com)

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Mattel pulls Wicked dolls after packaging error links to adult site (latimes.com)

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Mattel prints adult website on Wicked dolls packaging by mistake (news.sky.com)

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Mattel's Wicked movie dolls mistakenly feature pornographic website on packaging (nbcnews.com)

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Mattel apologizes after Wicked movie dolls link to adult website on packaging (thesun.co.uk)

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Mattel apologizes for packaging error directing consumers to adult website (billboard.com)

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Mattel apologizes for printing porn website address on doll packaging (hindustantimes.com)

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Mattel addresses packaging error linking 'Wicked' dolls to adult film site (today.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint on Wicked dolls directing to adult site (thedailybeast.com)

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Mattel apologizes for printing pornographic URL on Wicked dolls packaging (tmz.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprinted link to adult site on doll packaging (hollywoodreporter.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprint on Wicked movie doll packaging directing to inappropriate website (justjared.com)

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Mattel apologizes for printing porn site link on Wicked dolls packaging (theguardian.com)

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Mattel addresses packaging error that links 'Wicked' dolls to adult website (nj.com)

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Mattel apologizes for misprinted URL on Wicked dolls packaging directing to adult site (standard.co.uk)

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Mattel corrects typo directing consumers to adult site on Wicked doll packaging (deadline.com)

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Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls feature incorrect link to adult website on packaging (variety.com)

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Mattel's Wicked dolls feature porn website address on packaging error (bbc.com)

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Mattel's Wicked toy packaging mistakenly links to adult website instead of film site (indiewire.com)

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Mattel's Wicked doll packaging mistakenly links to adult website, raising concerns among fans (dailymail.co.uk)

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Fans discover adult website link on Mattel's Wicked doll packaging (independent.co.uk)

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Fans discover inappropriate link on Mattel's Wicked doll boxes (news.yahoo.com)

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Mattel faces backlash for printing porn site on 'Wicked' doll packaging (nypost.com)

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Mattel's Wicked doll packaging mistakenly links to adult website (dailycaller.com)

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Mattel mistakenly includes adult film site link on Wicked dolls packaging (nme.com)

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Mattel's Wicked dolls feature packaging error listing adult film site instead of official URL (consequence.net)

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