My parents used to say exactly that circa 1990, and yet I managed (to build my own designs without instructions). Now, I definitely agree that there are more so

My parents used to say exactly that circa 1990, and yet I managed (to build my own designs without instructions). Now, I definitely agree that there are more sophisticated bricks than there used to be, but my daughter manages as well. I think it’s just different. In your example, the ice-looking things can be repurposed. The slide could be anything from an emergency exit from a secret lair to a thing for kids to play on a beach. Plenty of stories if you think a little. The snow flake could be a sign for an ice cream shop or anything decorative in a fancy home, or an exotic rock on another planet. The other bricks look fairly standard. I’m pleased that the chest hasn’t changed, I quite liked it ~30 years ago.