I was getting too old for Legos I guess
We had Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs and my brother had an Erector Set
A fellow I know inherited a barn full of vintage toys his father bought at going out of business auctions. Still in tattered, but original boxes. Had a woodsfull of Checker Cabs in various states too
Had the American Pickers all lined up to visit, but they filled their van before they could get there
He has been piecing them out online and just retired early on the proceeds
“We had Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs and my brother had an Erector Set.”
Yes. Today there are numerous Lego alternatives: Zoob toys, Snap structures, and ZoZo play sets. Hot Wheels has builder sets, too.