Accidentally Printed 'Adult Site' Address on Packaging Box
Due to Similar Spelling Between 'Wicked' and the Site
The movie 'Wicked' is facing controversy as some dolls released ahead of its premiere were found to have adult website addresses printed on them. (Local time) Foreign media such as the UK's BBC and Fox News reported that Mattel, the American manufacturer of 'Barbie' dolls, made a mistake by printing the address of an adult website on the packaging boxes of dolls modeled after Elphaba and Glinda, the main characters of the movie 'Wicked'.
Ahead of the release of the movie Wicked, some dolls among the released goods have sparked controversy due to the inclusion of an adult website address. On (local time), foreign media such as the UK’s BBC and Fox News reported that Mattel, the American manufacturer of Barbie dolls, made a mistake by printing the address of an adult website on the packaging box of dolls modeled after Elphaba and Glinda, the main characters of the movie Wicked. Online communities...
The address was similar to the official website of the movie 'Wicked', causing fans to be confused, according to foreign media. Mattel, the doll manufacturer, states that these dolls are intended for children aged 4 and above. This issue came to light after consumers who purchased the dolls accessed the site and were shocked, posting about it on social media (SNS). One netizen uploaded a photo showing the part of the packaging box with the website address and a screenshot of the notice stating "Only for ages 18 and above." Another netizen commented, "I experienced the same," and criticized, "How can a company selling toys to children make such a mistake?"
Meanwhile, the movie Wicked is a live-action adaptation of the musical Wicked, which is based on Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked. Cynthia Erivo plays the "Green Witch" Elphaba, and Ariana Grande stars as the "White Witch" Glinda. Photo by AFP Yonhap News
In response to the news, Mattel quickly halted the sale of the dolls that day. In a statement, they confirmed, "We have identified incorrect printing on the packaging boxes of dolls mainly sold in the United States." They added, "The intention was to direct customers to the official movie website, but we deeply regret the mistake that occurred. We will take immediate action to resolve this." Mattel also requested consumers who purchased the dolls to dispose of the boxes immediately.
Meanwhile, the movie 'Wicked' is a live-action adaptation of the musical 'Wicked', which is based on Gregory Maguire's novel 'Wicked'. The 'green witch' Elphaba is played by Cynthia Erivo, and the 'white witch' Glinda is portrayed by Ariana Grande. The movie will be released on the 22nd in North America and on the 20th in Korea. Among related events, Ariana Grande, the lead of Wicked, appeared on the tvN show 'Amazing Saturday' on the 9th, which also became a hot topic.
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