Oh, somepony wants Lyra looking at them?
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BAM! DOUBLE STARE ATTACK!
I'm quoting the lich but the reply is more intended toward the thread.
I figured it was for legal reasons, or that Hasbro is making new ponies which look similar to background ponies. Either way, they can call them whatever they like, that is cool. If a particular fan doesn't like the name, it is their choice to ignore it and call the pony whatever they would like instead.
We don't have to use the given names, either from the toy packaging or from the fanon, OR from the show even. There's no reason someone can't call Twilight Sparkle "Ms. Magicy" if they feel like it.
Howdy, and welcome. Also, please ignore the current stuff going on about the toys. Normally folks here are a biiit more relaxed. Though, overall, everyone is taking things better than might be expected.
Oddly enough I did not have nightmares or anything. And they are great stories.