Do you miss vintage Lego for its charm and simplicity?

Nowadays, most Lego hobbyists seem to be obsessed with “advanced building techniques” and “the building experience”. This means a lot of tiny, specialised elements that can hardly be reused in an alternative build. By contrast, the design approach here (6270 Forbidden Island from 1989) is completely different. Yes, there are a lot of large parts like the sidewall elements, the stairs and the rope bridge, but they all play well together and fit the theme. With just a few of them you can create...