The big day is approaching us!
Pre-orders for Privateer Frigate Fortuna commence upon 16 February, 2026 at 8AM Pacific time and cost US$349.99 / £319.99 / €349.99 / AU$549.99, so quickly round up yer stashed booty.
The Fortuna with the upper decks removed
Official Announcement
From the official Privateer Frigate Fortuna webpage on BrickLink.com:
Embark on an epic voyage with the Privateer Frigate Fortuna — a swift and graceful 18th-century warship crafted for daring expeditions and high-seas adventure. This stunning 4,000-piece model is perhaps the closest a LEGO® creation has ever come to a historically accurate sailing frigate from the final years of the Golden Age of Piracy.
Whether proudly displayed as the centerpiece of your collection, integrated into a larger pirate diorama, or starring in a stop-motion film, Fortuna is breathtaking from every angle. When looking closely, you will find a host of innovative and largely unique building techniques and an extraordinary level of detail and refinement.
The crew: marines, sailors and civilians
Minifigures
Fortuna includes 20 Minifigures (including a magnificent figurehead):
- Captain, captain’s daughter, lieutenant, midshipman
- Boatswain, cook, sailmaker, carpenter
- Six sailors and five marines
Animals
Our merry is crew is accompanied by a goat, a cat, two chickens, and one mischievous stowaway — a monkey!
The livestock
Flags
Raise the colours of the red coat Imperial Guards, blue coat Soliders, or go rogue with an exquisite pirate flag!
Fly the Soldiers, Imperial Guard or Privateers flag
But do note these be stickers, not new tile elements.
Sail Templates
Set designer BrickPerfection designed printable sail templates intended for A4 or US Letter page sizes.
For those who don’t like brick-built sails
When printed on heavy, natural-textured paper (single- or double-sided), they rival the appearance of real fabric sails. Assembly requires only scissors and a standard hole punch — no additional LEGO elements are needed.
The lower decks are bustling with activity
Main Features
- Run out the Cannons:
Open the gun ports and slide out the cannons for realistic naval battles. - Working Capstan & Anchors:
A clever selector gearbox lets you raise or lower either anchor. The removable capstan can be turned with Minifigures on it. When unselected, the anchor can also be dropped. - Accessible Interior:
Remove the top deck in sections for full access. Minifigures can stand and move below deck, and there is storage for all of their weapons and utensils. - Plentiful details:
Prepare food for the crew in the galley, read maps in the captain’s cabin, or look after the treasure chest below deck. - Authentic Masts:
Accurate, three-piece masts complete with standing rigging. The yards can turn into the wind and Minifigures can climb the shrouds. - Elegant, Realistic Hull:
The graceful curves of an 18th-century frigate are captured in all three dimensions using hinged sections, slopes, and half-a-plate high offsets for a smooth, historically faithful shape. - Structural Integrity:
Built on a technic frame, Fortuna has an exceptionally strong hull and is easy to transport.
Dimensions
Length: 81 cm / 32 in
Width: 28 cm / 11 in
Height: 61 cm / 24 in
BrickPerfection’s Video Overview
Evolution of Fortuna
It’s been an incredible voyage for Fortuna! Evolving over the course of three different BrickLink Designer Series before being selected as a Series 7 finalist.
“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by BrickPerfection – Series 7 Version
So catch up Fortuna as it traveled through it’s various prototype phases during Series 5, Series 6 and Series 7.
What Do Yer Think?
Will you be adding Privateer Frigate Fortuna to yer fleet?
