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Wicked movie merchandising has ironically lived up to the movie’s title in a not-so-children-friendly way. In a nightmarish development, toy company Mattel accidentally listed an adult porn site on the packaging of a merch line meant for children four and up. Mattel apologises for major Wicked dolls collection slip-up Later on Sunday, the Hot Wheels creator issued an apology: “Mattel …

Toy company accidentally prints link to porn website on doll boxes, calls it ‘unfortunate error’

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A 'Wicked' mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging toggle caption Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The toy company Mattel is apologizing for a misprint on its doll packaging that sent unsuspecting Wicked fans to a pornographic website. The company's "Wicked Fashion Dolls" are among the many brand collaborations — including makeup, shoes, luggage, drinkware and mac and …

Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an adult website. The error gained steam this weekend after social media users discovered that the link to the film — wickedmovie.com — was mislabeled, sending consumers to Wicked Pictures, an independent adult film company. “Mattel …

Fresh off the resounding success of “Barbie,” Mattel is partnering with Universal Pictures to develop another live-action film based on its top-selling dolls. The El Segundo-based toy company and the studio giant announced Wednesday that they are joining forces for “Monster High,” a big-screen feature inspired by the fashionable, plastic descendants of classic creatures. “Monster High” is one of many …

Environmental activists have seized on the hit movie “Barbie” as a way to spark a broader conversation about plastic pollution. On the heels of Mattel Films’ blockbuster “Barbie” movie, the company has been taking heavy criticism over the toy’s environmental footprint. They also touted a new line of “Ecowarrior” Barbie dolls that were modeled after prominent environmental advocates including Thunberg …

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NEW YORK — Pink sauce on that Burger King burger? If that’s too low-brow, perhaps you’d be interested in hot pink Barbie monogrammed knit leggings by luxury designer Balmain instead, selling at Neiman Marcus for a cool $2,150. Ahead of Friday’s U.S. release of the “Barbie” movie, parent company Mattel has created a product marketing blitz with more than 100 …

WASHINGTON — Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on Tuesday. Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and “ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome,” the company said. Barbie’s new doll representing a person with Down syndrome is part of Mattel’s 2023 Fashionistas line, …

American Girl's 1st Chinese American 'Girl of the Year' doll aims to fight AAPI hate Enlarge this image toggle caption Business Wire Business Wire Meet Corinne Tan. Corinne is American Girl's latest "Girl of the Year," and the first ever of Chinese descent. The Mattel-owned doll company introduced her at the start of the year, and also announced a partnership …