Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 32,820	$ 36,480	$ 64,334	$ 29,809
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	6,336	(14,525)	4,042	(21,873)
Net (losses) gains on cash flow hedging activities, net of tax	(11,689)	1,606	(27,840)	12,382
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	1,282	0	3,525	0
Reclassifications to earnings, net of tax:
Net losses (gains) on cash flow hedging activities	286	(498)	1,524	(1,040)
Unrecognized pension and postretirement amounts	566	3,717	1,100	4,972
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(3,219)	(9,700)	(17,649)	(5,559)
Comprehensive earnings	29,601	26,780	46,685	24,250
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(655)	0	(1,228)	0
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Hasbro, Inc.	$ 30,256	$ 26,780	$ 47,913	$ 24,250