CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (755)	$ (633)	$ (571)	$ (2,463)
Reclassification of translation adjustment related to liquidation of foreign subsidiary	0	0	0	(344)
Other comprehensive loss	0	0	0	(344)
Comprehensive loss	(755)	(633)	(571)	(2,807)
Loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	177	(102)	535	(186)
Comprehensive loss attributable to 4Licensing Corporation	$ (578)	$ (735)	$ (36)	$ (2,993)