Newer=Better?

I've been working on my baby registry recently, and have been overwhelmed by how much toys seem to have changed since I was a kid. My head is filled with fond memories of legos, a wooden train set, and lots of glitter and paint and other art supplies. Imagination was required for the things my brother and I played with. It seems like all of the toys I'm looking at are just noisy, with lots of flashing lights. Did the toys really change that much, or were my parents just selective about what they bought us? I hope Emmylou doesn't feel like she's missing out on something that I opted not to get her because other kids have it. I'm sticking to toys that remind me of my own childhood. And maybe this cool speedster.