So cool to see the merchandise! I have the Annual. It's so different to all the other annuals! Like MLP hit puberty or something.
I had the 7 Characters (that's what they were sold as here) as a kid and their backcards. The set was also featured on Princess Sparkle's (the fiber-optic light up one) back card, and of course Melody was on the Roller Skate ponies packaging too.
Patch is one of my all-time favourite ponies. I had no idea about the cartoon series until a few years ago-- to me they were just regular adult ponies.