Segment Reporting, Revenue by Products (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 25, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 25, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,345,137	$ 1,375,811	$ 2,805,454	$ 2,956,251
Boys [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	471,125	534,595	1,162,958	1,285,273
Girls [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	302,304	259,113	499,731	491,412
Preschool [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	205,994	217,363	379,305	383,173
Class of Principal Product Games [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 365,714	$ 364,740	$ 763,460	$ 796,393