Mattel Makes a Big Mess: Includes a Link to a Porn Site in “Evil” Toys

Evil: Part Oneis one of the most anticipated releases of 2024. Jon M. Chu’s film, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is an adaptation of the successful Broadway musical of the same name and serves as a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. However, in recent days, the news has reported a monumental mistake made by Mattel.

The toy manufacturer made an unexpected mistake when add a link to a porn site in boxes of promotional dolls Wicked. Over the weekend, photos of customers who noticed the mistake went viral, forcing the company to publicly apologize and take steps to mitigate the situation.

As seen in the images that appeared on social networks, package Elphaba Tropp and Galinda Upland dolls, characters Erivo and Grande respectively, link included www.wicked.comand not www.wickedmovie.com.

Clearly Mattel’s intention was to include the official website address Evil: Part One. However, there was an error and a link to the production company was eventually included. Evil picturescompany that deals pornographic films.

Once they realized the mistake, Mattel apologized in a statement they had access to. Hollywood Reporter. The company called the issue a “printing error” with the toys in the collection. Wicked and emphasized that these products are sold mainly in the United States. He also advised buyers throw out the boxes with dolls or cross out the link to the porn producer.

“We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate steps to correct it. Parents are advised that the website is incorrect and poorly printed and is not suitable for children. Consumers who already own the product are encouraged to discard the packaging or hide the link and contact us. Mattel Customer Service for more information.

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Mattel apologizes for toy porn site error Wicked

According to TPPMattel didn’t stop at apologizing for the toy porn site’s mistake. Wicked. The company has already deleted products from the Target catalog and plans to do the same in other stores that also sold them in the United States. These include Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Macy’s, to name a few.

It is not yet known how much this decision may cost Mattel, or how they plan to respond to the incident. With release date Evil: Part One so close that it seems unlikely that the company will have time to correct the error and print the necessary boxes to replace those containing the porn site. We’ll have to see if we choose delete manually link to website evil.com package already existed before marketing resumed.

Of course, this incident has already aroused the interest of collectors in purchasing toys. Wicked with a porn site in appropriate packaging. Some customers have reportedly taken advantage of Mattel’s bug to resell toys on eBay at exorbitant prices. There have already been publications asking $100 to $1,200 for the dolls with the wrong website on the box, when their original prices ranged from $24.99 to $39.99.

Evil: Part One next to hit theaters November 22. The premiere of the second part of the musical with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will take place on November 21, 2025.