CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 536	$ (821)	$ 184	$ (1,830)
Reclassification of translation adjustment related to liquidation of foreign subsidiary	0	0	0	(344)
Other comprehensive loss	0	0	0	(344)
Comprehensive income (loss)	536	(821)	184	(2,174)
Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	193	(158)	358	(84)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 4Licensing Corporation	$ 729	$ (979)	$ 542	$ (2,258)