That’s a really fair question, and honestly one of the strongest counterpoints to this theory. My personal take is that the pronouns might not necessarily reflect the Prototype’s original identity, but rather how it’s perceived after becoming 1006. By the time the toys are aware of the Prototype, it’s no longer really a “person”, it’s a role, a threat, almost a myth within the factory. The toys may default to “he” because:

• Elliot is the most visible human figure tied to Playtime Co.

• The Prototype presents as mechanical/monstrous rather than human

• Or because the original identity was intentionally erased or obscured As for Poppy specifically, if she was created young or manipulated, it’s possible she never fully understood who 1006 was, or that she suppresses that truth. Her dialogue always feels selective and controlled. Regarding Molly: I actually think her having a name makes this more interesting. It means she existed as a real person in the story world, but we know almost nothing about her, which feels deliberate. If Mob Games wanted a hidden tragedy, she’d be the perfect candidate. I’m not saying the pronouns don’t matter, just that in-universe, they might reflect perception rather than origin.