INCEPTION is the right word
Now it if funny you mention the Bubbles and co card, I remember when I first started collection back in 2003 wondering what on earth was going on with the Pegasus and Rainbows being shown on the same card! "That is not what I remember" I thought. As a child, I absolutely recall the "Earth" set being a thing on their own and their own card showing Apple, Bow, Blossom, Cotton, Bubbles and Seashell. I also recall the leaflets as well showing them only. I remember, as child, discussing with my next door neighbour "How come there are two sets with Applejack and Bowtie" why was she shy pose and collectors pose
I ended up giving her my shy pose Apple as her Bowtie was lonely (I had a CP Apple to match my CP Bow).
My UK carded Starshine does have a date on it, 1984
and the name is on the front of the card in the bottom left corner, right where the bubble would rip off! I have seen UK carded Moonstone and her card is identical except for the name on the front in the same place. Pretty Generic.
I cannot comment o nthe Seaponies, I only had one and i have always struggled to "pin them down" in any sort of form
I have the same issue with other ponies too, i guess my brain can only hold so much information.
That carded Bow looks awfully familiar
I need to have another search, something is bothering me and I think it's Scandinavian.
I have always had the feeling the UK was just slightly ahead of the rest of Europe release wise and slightly behind the US.
Love pkw xxx