Mattel’s packaging for the “Depraved” film doll lives as much as its title, however not in a great way.
The toy maker is apologizing after it mistakenly listed the online deal with of a porn web site on bins containing the corporate’s newly launched “Depraved” dolls, as an alternative of the official web site for the movie adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical.
Based on social media customers, the knowledge on the doll’s packaging results in a web site that requires individuals to be 18 or older to enter. The corporate goals to direct individuals to a equally worded URL selling the two-part movie starring singer Ariana Grande and actress Cynthia Erivo.
The “Evil” doll is made for youngsters ages 4 and up.
Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Scorching Wheels dolls, didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark from CBS Information.
Nevertheless, the toy firm advised a number of information organizations that it was conscious of a “typo” on the field of the dolls, most of which have been offered in the USA. Primarily based on the Broadway musical, “Depraved” tells the story that led to “The Wizard of Oz.” The primary a part of “Depraved” will premiere in US theaters on November 22. It’s anticipated that the second a part of it is going to be launched after a yr.
Mattel stated individuals who have already bought one of many dolls are being urged to throw away the packaging or cowl the hyperlink.
