I wouldnt worry about the ipod lead.
I assume it will be the same as my MK7 i collected last week. You have a usb and just connect your usual apple lead and it works that way...album art etc all there
I don't think you get any leads anymore. As you say, it's now just a USB socket so your existing iPhone charger cable will work. The leads were only necessary when it was the old MDI socket.
Yep, 100% true. When i picked mine up i asked the girl about the MIB leads and she said "Just plug in your usb cable"
It does have its downfalls though....a 1mtr cable is annoying to hide
