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Müller Pulls Model Set Featuring Voyeuristic Scenes After Backlash

The retailer removed the controversial 'Voyeure' set, citing ethical concerns, while manufacturer Noch continues to sell it online.

Overview

  • The 'Voyeure' model figures set depicts voyeuristic scenes, including women in revealing clothing, a man with binoculars, and a child covering their eyes.
  • Drogeriekette Müller removed the set from its stores and online shop after customer complaints, emphasizing its commitment to family-friendly products.
  • Müller attributed the set's inclusion to a system update that bypassed its internal ethics standards and is reviewing its product vetting processes.
  • Manufacturer Noch continues to market the set on its website and Amazon, describing it as suitable for humorous or erotic diorama scenes.
  • The controversy has sparked broader discussions about the trivialization of voyeurism and the balance between artistic freedom and ethical retailing.