Well, I haven’t gone looking, but I’m sure Rule 34 is still in effect, and shippers are going to ship. That’s not the point of the fandom, though.
It’s a charming, rather intelligent show that manages to appeal to people far outside its target audience, while still being accessible to kids. It’s sweet without being saccharine, and it doesn’t treat children like idiots. The fact that all of this completely subverts expectations based on the horrible half-hour toy commercials of the 80s undoubtedly helps, too.