Condensed consolidated balance sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash	$ 10,869	$ 9,858
Accounts receivable, net	48,942	57,533
Inventory, less allowances	33,660	29,840
Deferred advertising costs	4,577	4,324
Deferred tax assets	5,547	9,129
Receivable from related party	3	64
Advances	17,732	13,197
Other current assets	2,670	2,463
Total current assets	124,000	126,408
Property and equipment, net	23,910	23,998
Media library, net	12,867	13,090
Deferred tax assets	14,082	14,692
Goodwill	10,031	9,405
Other intangibles, net	3,923	5,608
Other assets	826	661
Total assets	189,639	193,862
Current liabilities:
Line of credit	15,422	16,231
Accounts payable	28,623	26,738
Participations payable	13,862	28,046
Accrued liabilities	3,978	3,975
Total current liabilities	61,885	74,990
Commitments and contingencies
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	160,157	159,614
Accumulated other comprehensive income	38	118
Accumulated deficit	(35,969)	(43,661)
Total Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity	124,229	116,074
Noncontrolling interest	3,525	2,798
Total equity	127,754	118,872
Total liabilities and equity	189,639	193,862
Class A Common Stock
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Common stock	2	2
Class B Common Stock
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 1	$ 1