The gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation. It is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement.

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Reclassification adjustment for translation gains or losses realized upon the sale or complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in foreign entity, after tax.

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Other Income and Expense (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011	Feb. 28, 2010	Aug. 28, 2009 Calendar product lines [Member]	Feb. 28, 2010 Calendar product lines [Member]	Nov. 27, 2009 Candy product lines [Member]	Feb. 28, 2010 Candy product lines [Member]	Feb. 28, 2009 Party goods product lines [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Party goods product lines [Member]	Feb. 28, 2010 Party goods product lines [Member]	May 29, 2009 Retail Stores [Member]	Feb. 28, 2010 Retail Stores [Member]	Feb. 29, 2012 AG Intellectual Properties [Member]
Summary of other operating income and expenses
Net gain on dispositions	$ (4,500)	$ (254)	$ (6,507)	$ (547)	$ (547)	$ (115)	$ (115)	$ (34,178)	$ (254)	$ (34,178)	$ 28,333	$ 28,333	$ (4,500)
Reclassification of currency translation adjustment for amounts recognized in income (net of tax of $0)	2,594		8,627
Miscellaneous	(3,238)	(2,951)	(2,430)
Other operating income - net	$ (7,738)	$ (3,205)	$ (310)