Mattel says it ‘deeply’ regrets misprint on ‘Depraved’ dolls packaging that hyperlinks to porn 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 packing containers for the particular version dolls, which function characters from the film adaptation of “Depraved” set to hit theaters later this month. As a substitute of linking to Common Footage’ 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 a press release despatched to The Related Press, Mattel stated it was “made conscious of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Depraved assortment dolls,” which it stated are primarily offered within the U.S. “We deeply remorse this unlucky error and are taking speedy motion to treatment this,” the corporate added.

Mattel didn’t verify whether or not this motion included eradicating unsold merchandise with the inaccurate hyperlink from shops. However as of Monday morning, at the least a few of these “Depraved” dolls seemed to be not accessible or not in inventory on websites like Amazon, Goal and Mattel’s.

Within the meantime, the corporate is advising customers who have already got the dolls to discard their packaging or obscure the hyperlink — and get in touch with Mattel’s customer support for extra info.

Mattel unveiled its particular “Depraved” assortment earlier this yr. Again in July, a promotion shared on Instagram confirmed Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who star as Elphaba and Glinda in Common Footage’ upcoming movie, seeing the road’s singing dolls for the primary time.

The beloved Broadway musical has been cut up into two elements 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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