[1] They are best known for creating Micro Machines, which accounted for 50% of its sales in 1989,[2] and distributing the Game Genie in the United States.

[3] In 1970, Lewis Galoob became too ill to continue as president, and his 21-year-old son, David, dropped out of the University of Southern California to take over the family business.

In partnership with his brother, Vice-President Robert Galoob, David aggressively pursued new product development, and transformed the company into a $1 million business by 1976.

[3] In 1984, Galoob attempted to acquire the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) toy license, but lost out to LJN.

Hasbro has used the Galoob brand logo on its Titanium Series die-cast metal collectibles, including various items from Transformers, Star Wars, and Battlestar Galactica.