About Us

About Plane Bricks

Jonah Padberg grew up like many boys—interested in sports, Cub Scouts, and a variety of hobbies. But everything changed on his 7th birthday when he received a Mega Bloks A-10 Warthog. That gift sparked a lifelong passion for aircraft and building, and it wasn’t long before LEGO sets topped every birthday and Christmas wish list.

Jonah’s fascination with aviation runs deep, inspired in part by his grandfather, who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II flying torpedo bombers from aircraft carriers. Around age 13, Jonah began designing aircraft models from LEGO bricks. He’ll be the first to admit those early builds weren’t quite the masterpieces you see today—but they laid the foundation for everything to come.

By 16, Jonah’s skills had soared. He was creating detailed, original aircraft designs and imagining what it might be like to turn his passion into something more. At age 19, he brought his models to the Brick Universe LEGO® Convention in Oklahoma City. The response was overwhelmingly positive—and it was there that the dream truly took flight.

With the support of his family, Jonah officially launched PlaneBricks.com in January 2018. What began as a childhood fascination has grown into a brand that serves aviation enthusiasts and builders around the world—one brick at a time.

And the story’s not over. With each new kit, each custom project, and each connection made with fellow fans, a new chapter begins.