Bumblesweet is based on the G3 Earth pony of the same name. In some merchandise, she shares her design with Pinkie Pie, Peachy Pie, Fizzypop, Tealove, Ribbonheart, WCE Unnamed Mare - Jester, and Magazine Unnamed Mare - Swirl. In other merchandise, she shares her design with Cheerilee and S05E12 Unnamed Earth Mare #1.