Information by Segment and Reconciliation to Reported Amounts (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 133,507	$ 314,491	$ 145,359	$ 73,405	$ 141,079	$ 332,419	$ 131,930	$ 72,323	$ 666,762	$ 677,751	$ 747,268
Operating Income (Loss)	(31,215)	37,296	107	(19,410)	(35,996)	50,068	1,998	(14,790)	(13,222)	1,280	50,197
Depreciation and Amortization Expense									21,529	22,465	25,192
Assets	554,825				615,234				554,825	615,234
Traditional Toys and Electronics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									363,681	348,852	358,356
Operating Income (Loss)									(12,263)	(3,974)	18,078
Depreciation and Amortization Expense									13,941	15,212	17,058
Assets	309,940				269,411				309,940	269,411
Role Play, Novelty and Seasonal Toys
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									303,081	328,899	388,912
Operating Income (Loss)									(959)	5,254	32,119
Depreciation and Amortization Expense									7,588	7,253	8,134
Assets	$ 244,885				$ 345,823				$ 244,885	$ 345,823