In brief
In an unexpected gaffe, collectors purchasing dolls themed after the highly anticipated Wicked movie were surprised to find a pornography website address printed on the packaging instead of the film's official web link. Mattel, the toy manufacturer, has yet to comment on the incident.
Following the release of the Singing Elphaba and Glinda dolls, fans took to social media to express their disbelief over the error. One Reddit user highlighted the adult website displayed prominently on the back of the doll’s box, while another consumer confirmed the claims after purchasing the doll at major retailers like Target and Walmart. Set to debut in the US and UK on November 22, the Wicked film features Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, continuing the story first depicted in the long-standing musical. The movie explores the friendship between the two characters, set in the Land of Oz prior to the arrival of Dorothy. The dolls, marketed for children aged four and over, have stirred quite the conversation online, leading many fans and parents alike to wonder how such a significant oversight occurred. With Mattel yet to address the issue, it remains to be seen whether they will take steps to rectify the misleading packaging.
