Brooklyn store in Kelly Clarkson feud says Molly the mechanical bird is now on sale for $15 million

Art of Play set a $15 million price tag for its mechanical mascot following a public disagreement with Kelly Clarkson over whether the automaton was for sale.

Art of Play, a novelty shop on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, initially stated Molly—a singing and dancing mechanical bird—was not for sale after an incident involving Kelly Clarkson. Co-owner Adam Rubin announced Tuesday that the automaton is now available for $15 million.

Clarkson claimed on social media that she was discouraged from purchasing Molly after visiting the store, comparing her treatment to a scene from Pretty Woman. Art of Play countered that Molly is permanently affixed to the wall and offered Clarkson alternative birds at lower prices, including a $2,000 option available to take home immediately.

If the sale goes through, Rubin said he would distribute $15,000 bonuses to each employee, give $1 million to the bird's artist Bliss Kolb, and create a display dedicated to automata. The incident has generated significant attention, with Rubin stating the shop has faced harassment and security concerns.