I find it fascinating when LEGO builders tickle the nostalgic feels but use modern bricks and techniques. Take this new creation by LEGO Design Director Frédéric Roland Andre (Shamisenfred) for example.

This “ARAPAIMA” Cosmic fleet voyager MK4 looks like something right out of the 1986 catalog. Remember LEGO catalogs? In fact, it was in the 1986 catalog in a way; it takes inspiration from the 6985 Cosmic Fleet Voyager from that year (which the builder once said was his very first set!). While it maintains that nostalgic feel, it uses modern pieces not even dreamed up in 1986. Frédéric tells us the ship resembles the arapaima fish and, after a quick Google search, I’m inclined to agree.

Frédéric keeps thr nostalgia streak going with a Blacktron blast from the past called the “HAGEWASHI” Dropship, which, to us laymen means vulture.