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Mom sues Mattel over Wicked doll packages with porn site link | US news

Mattel was sued Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for accidentally placing a link to a pornographic website on the packaging of a doll named after the hit movie “Wicked.” In a proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Holly Ricketson said she bought a Wicked doll for her daughter and […]

Mattel sued over ‘Wicked’ dolls with porn website link

Mattel was sued Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for accidentally placing a link to a pornographic website on the packaging of a doll named after the hit movie “Wicked.” In a proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Holly Ricketson alleges she bought a “Wicked” doll for her daughter, who […]

Mattel releases doll honoring EGOT winner Rita Moreno

Toy maker Mattel has released a doll honoring Rita Moreno, the renowned Latin actor and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award (EGOT) winner. “Rita Moreno has long been a star on stage and a heroine in real life.As the first Latina to win the esteemed EGOT Award, and as a fierce and outspoken advocate for […]

Mattel ‘Deeply Regrets’ Printing Porn Site on Dolls for Ariana Grande Movie

Mattel customers received a polite apology from the toymaker after they were mistakenly directed to a pornographic website instead of the new Wicked doll line. “We deeply regret this unfortunate mistake and are taking immediate corrective action,” the contrite toy company said in a statement to CNN. UPI report Mattel released a set of dolls […]

Mattel prints porn site in ‘Wicked’ doll boxes

Mattel isn't that “popular” right now. The toy company that created Barbie and Hot Wheels is facing backlash for accidentally putting a URL to a pornographic website on the box of a Wicked doll. Merchandise for the movie, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in a two-part Broadway play, includes two dolls modeled after […]

Mattel releases first Diwali Barbie doll

Mattel has unveiled its first Diwali Barbie doll, which the company says is part of its “effort to promote the celebration of tradition.” The doll iswas announced onFriday is a collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre. Diwali, the five-day Hindu festival of lights, is attended by more than one billion people around the world. […]

Mattel receives buyout offer from L Catterton, shares soar 20%

L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by luxury goods giant LVMH, has approached Mattel, the toy maker that makes Barbie and Hot Wheels, with a takeover bid, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The move could encourage other potential bidders to consider making offers for Mattel, including rival Hasbro Inc. Hasbro has […]