Information by Segment and Reconciliation to Reported Amounts (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 310,894	$ 314,491	$ 495,195	$ 533,255
Operating Income (Loss)	39,653	37,296	(28,480)	17,993
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	9,314	12,159	16,902	19,124
Assets	557,094		557,094		554,825	[1]
Traditional Toys and Electronics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	156,874	171,156	243,881	285,197
Operating Income (Loss)	19,506	19,019	(22,162)	5,913
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	4,954	7,108	9,951	11,994
Assets	296,025		296,025		309,940
Role Play, Novelty and Seasonal Toys
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	154,020	143,335	251,314	248,058
Operating Income (Loss)	20,147	18,277	(6,318)	12,080
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	4,360	5,051	6,951	7,130
Assets	$ 261,069		$ 261,069		$ 244,885

[1] Derived from audited financial statements