Segment Depreciation/Amortization (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Depreciation and Amortization [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 174,282	$ 161,298	$ 165,808
American Girl
Segment Depreciation and Amortization [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	15,622	15,210	13,304
North America
Segment Depreciation and Amortization [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	76,593	66,477	66,777
International
Segment Depreciation and Amortization [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	65,340	63,026	63,730
Worldwide | Operating Segments
Segment Depreciation and Amortization [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	157,555	144,713	143,811
Worldwide | Corporate and Other
Segment Depreciation and Amortization [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 16,727	$ 16,585	$ 21,997