About 1: I am sure that all was just the unreleased info WPM was holding; he hinted at it during all the MageLeif debacle on /vp/, so he knew it already. Now 2's a good point and is the reason I don't trust those rumors 100%. That, and the fact MageLeif didn't make a single mention to that supposed "bonding mechanic" Masuda mentioned on his devblog.
Buuuuut the rumors still have that benefit of doubt, as he got the CoroCoro names right. So, for now, they'll be allowed.
Just be polite, queue up, offer your seat to the elderly and generally follow the rules. And don't perform bulk purchases.