Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 125,843	$ 164,852	$ 155,652	$ 205,700
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	12,993	9,020	(8,880)	1,113
Net (losses) gains on cash flow hedging activities, net of tax	(12,580)	(5,989)	(198)	974
Reclassifications to earnings, net of tax:
Net gains on cash flow hedging activities	(3,589)	(1,623)	(4,629)	(4,379)
Unrecognized pension and postretirement amounts	2,319	0	7,291	0
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	(857)	1,408	(6,416)	(2,292)
Total comprehensive earnings	124,986	166,260	149,236	203,408
Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(731)	0	(731)	0
Total comprehensive earnings attributable to Hasbro, Inc.	$ 125,717	$ 166,260	$ 149,967	$ 203,408