Getty PicturesToy producer Mattel has mentioned it “deeply regrets” a misprint on packaging for dolls impressed by the brand new Depraved film which listed the deal with for an grownup web site.
The corporate lately launched the singing dolls forward of the long-awaited movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
However eagle-eyed followers posted pictures on social media exhibiting the packaging had a pornography web site on it, as an alternative of the film’s net deal with.
In a press release, Mattel apologised for the “unfortunate error” and suggested mother and father that the misprinted web site “is not appropriate for children”.
The BBC has seen on-line directions on Mattel’s web site, for each the Glinda and Elphaba dolls, itemizing the inaccurate web site beneath the Common Footage emblem – the movie studio behind the film.
Mattel recommends the dolls for youngsters aged 4 and above.
Followers who purchased the doll posted about their shock on social media.
“I purchased the Singing Elphaba doll and upon inspection, the website printed on the back side [of the] Mattel box, right above the barcode is listed as… an unaffiliated adult [not safe for work] 18+ website,” one particular person posted on Reddit.
“Anyone else seeing this!?”
In one other submit, a US-based girl mentioned: “Went to Target and Walmart today and yeah, the Wicked dolls have the [porn] website listed.”
MattelMattel mentioned the dolls had primarily been bought within the US.
It added: “We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this.”
“Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel customer service for further information.”
The Depraved film comes after twenty years of the musical on stage.
Set within the Land of Oz earlier than Dorothy Gales’ arrival from Kansas, the film covers the musical’s first act.
British actress Erivo performs Elphaba, a younger girl misunderstood due to her inexperienced pores and skin and who’s but to find her energy which is able to finally lead her to changing into the Depraved Witch of the West.
She strikes up an unlikely friendship with classmate Glinda, performed by Grammy-winning singer Grande, who will go on to turn out to be the Good Witch of the North.
The film is ready to be launched within the US and UK on 22 November.
