Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 1,080,798	$ 822,139
Acquisition		252,246
Currency exchange rate impact	2,441	6,413
Goodwill, ending balance	1,083,239	1,080,798
North America
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	546,898	393,905
Acquisition		151,348
Currency exchange rate impact	697	1,645
Goodwill, ending balance	547,595	546,898
International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	320,169	214,612
Acquisition		100,898
Currency exchange rate impact	1,487	4,659
Goodwill, ending balance	321,656	320,169
American Girl
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	213,731	213,622
Currency exchange rate impact	257	109
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 213,988	$ 213,731