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The Pokémon Company released a high-pull-rate TCG set to celebrate its 30th anniversary and curb scalpers, but a factory printing error produced a red-ink Blood Mew variant of Mew #151, turning it into a highly coveted, viral misprint as resellers chase big sums.
A misprint from Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary commemorative set shows Mew draped in red ink across half the card, nicknamed “Blood Mew.” The glitch has captivated collectors and scalpers, with some predicting six-figure prices as the rarity race heats up, despite the set’s aim to ease stock issues. The misprint highlights how unintended flaws can become coveted treasures in the trading card market.
A new Space Weather study argues that Nature’s 1871 note describing an 1841 Exeter–Starcross train delay due to a magnetic storm is a misdating; by locating a timetable window and a powerful geomagnetic disturbance in Greenwich on 18 October 1848, the authors argue the incident actually occurred in 1848 and that the railway did not open until 1846, making 1841 implausible and shifting the earliest well-supported space-weather impact to 1848.
Chairs at WWE SummerSlam reportedly misprinted the CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes match as a street fight; PWInsider says the bout’s stipulation hasn’t changed, and WWE has not publicly addressed the error.
Hoosier Lottery paused sales of the new $5 Space Invaders Cash Invasion scratch-off after a technical issue caused players to believe they’d won large prizes. One man thought he’d won $100,000 (the prize was actually $20) and another believed he won $2,500; both cases prompted headlines and complaints. Officials halted sales, urged affected players to submit protest forms, and said the game would relaunch on June 16 as reviews continue.
Mattel has issued an apology after a misprint on the packaging of its "Wicked" movie-themed dolls directed customers to a pornographic website instead of the official movie site. The error, which gained attention on social media, affected dolls sold primarily in the U.S. Mattel is taking steps to correct the issue ahead of the movie's release on November 22.
Mattel has issued an apology after discovering that the packaging for its new 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly included a link to a pornographic website instead of the intended official movie site. The error, which went unnoticed for weeks, was highlighted by customers on social media. Mattel is advising parents to discard or obscure the link on the packaging and is taking steps to correct the issue. The 'Wicked' movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is set to release on November 22.
Wicked dolls from Universal's movie adaptation have flooded eBay due to a packaging error that links to an adult site instead of the film's official website. These dolls, originally priced at $25 to $40, are now being sold for up to $250 as collectors hope their value will increase. Mattel has apologized for the error and is working to remove the dolls from shelves. This incident follows other notable product misprints, such as a Target educational kit and a Wolverine comic issue.
Mattel has apologized for a misprint on its "Wicked Fashion Dolls" packaging that mistakenly directed customers to a pornographic website instead of the intended official movie site. The error, which affected dolls themed after the upcoming "Wicked" film, has led to the dolls being pulled from major retailers and some being resold online at inflated prices. Mattel is taking steps to correct the issue and advises consumers to discard or obscure the incorrect link on the packaging.
Mattel has issued an apology for a misprint on the packaging of its "Wicked" movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly directs consumers to a pornographic website instead of the official movie site. The error was widely shared on social media, prompting Mattel to take immediate action to address the issue. The company advises customers to discard or obscure the incorrect link and contact customer service for further assistance. Some dolls have been removed from online retailers as a precaution.
Mattel has apologized for a printing error on the packaging of its new "Wicked" movie dolls, which mistakenly included a web address leading to a pornographic site instead of the intended promotional site for the film adaptation of the musical. The dolls, aimed at children aged 4 and up, were primarily sold in the U.S. Mattel has advised customers to discard or cover the incorrect link on the packaging. The "Wicked" film, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is set to debut in theaters on November 22.
Mattel has issued an apology after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its 'Wicked' movie dolls, which were intended to direct consumers to the official movie website. The company is taking immediate action to correct the error and advises parents to discard or obscure the incorrect link. The 'Wicked' movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is a two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical, with the first part set to release on November 22.
Mattel has apologized for a packaging error on its Wicked edition dolls, which mistakenly directed customers to an adult website instead of the intended URL. The dolls, linked to the upcoming film adaptation of the musical Wicked, are being pulled from shelves at major retailers like Walmart and Amazon. Mattel advises customers to discard or obscure the incorrect link on the packaging. Some individuals are reselling the misprinted dolls at inflated prices online.
Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint on the packaging of dolls inspired by the upcoming 'Wicked' movie, which mistakenly listed an adult website instead of the film's web address. The dolls, featuring characters played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, were primarily sold in the US. Mattel has advised consumers to discard the packaging and contact customer service for more information. The 'Wicked' movie, based on the popular musical, is set to release on November 22 in the US and UK.
The latest MTG Secret Lair drop, Deceptive Divination, has a misprint that turns the classic card Circular Logic into a sorcery, rendering it effectively unplayable outside of its Madness ability. The value of the cards in the Superdrop is generally low, with the most expensive card, Scheming Symmetry, priced at $4.75. The success of the Superdrop will depend on the print volume and the extent of current demand, which remains to be seen.