I disagree. I think, with many of the new sets, a whole class of new pieces were explored. As a kid, the only cars I really remember were the ones with the sm

I disagree. I think, with many of the new sets, a whole class of new pieces were explored. As a kid, the only cars I really remember were the ones with the small base (3x4 with an elevated segment for the tiny wheels). When I rediscovered legos, I noticed that many sets have larger base plates (for larger vehicles) -- width 6 stubs. And the pick-a-brick are surprisingly deep in terms of shapes and sizes (I definitely don't remember the curved translucent pieces designed to emulate glass).