Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 1,083,239	$ 1,072,345
Currency Exchange Rate Impact	879
Goodwill, ending balance	1,084,118	1,072,345
North America
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	547,595
Currency Exchange Rate Impact	242
Goodwill, ending balance	547,837
International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	321,656
Currency Exchange Rate Impact	625
Goodwill, ending balance	322,281
American Girl
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	213,988
Currency Exchange Rate Impact	12
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 214,000