Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements	Use of Estimates in Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted by the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of such financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods indicated. Estimates include, but are not limited to, orders delivered at end of reporting period, provision for returns, inventory valuation, stock-based compensation, bad debt expense and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that amends previous guidance for the presentation of comprehensive income. It eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. Under this revised guidance, an entity has the option to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The revised guidance also required entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net income is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance which indefinitely defers the guidance related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this standard only impacts the presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that amends previous guidance for fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. The revised guidance changes certain fair value measurement principles, clarifies the application of existing fair value measurements and expands the disclosure requirements, particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly-liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist principally of cash deposited in money market and checking accounts
Credit Line	Credit Line On December 12, 2011, the Company entered into a secured credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., or Wells Fargo, that provided us with a $5 million revolving line of credit including a $2 million sub-facility for the issuance of standby letters of credit. The revolving credit facility has the option of an applicable interest rate of 2.5% above one or three month LIBOR. The revolving credit facility was renewed during the fourth quarter of 2012, and now expires October 15, 2013. To date, we have not drawn down on our line of credit and have no plans to do so at this time. As part of our agreement we must keep a minimum of $5 million dollars in Wells Fargo Bank at all times. This credit line is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Corporation. As of December 31, 2011, we were in default of certain covenants for which we received a waiver from Wells Fargo Bank. As of December 31, 2012, we were not in default of these covenants. As of December 31, 2012, the borrowing capacity of our line of credit was reduced by a letter of credit outstanding with one of our vendors for less than $0.1 million
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company holds certain of its cash and cash equivalents in money market funds which is measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period using Level 1 inputs
Trade Accounts Receivable	Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are primarily amounts related to customer receivables and are not interest bearing. The Company will record an allowance for doubtful accounts to reserve for potentially uncollectible trade receivables. The Company also reviews its trade receivables by aging category to identify specific customers with known disputes or collectibility issues. The Company exercises judgment when determining the adequacy of these reserves and evaluates historical bad debt trends, general economic conditions in the United States and internationally, and changes in customer financial conditions
Inventories, net	Inventories, net Inventories consist solely of finished goods that are valued at the lower of cost, using the weighted average cost method, or market. Inventories are presented net of an allowance for excess and/or obsolete inventory, which reduces inventories to their estimated net realizable values
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the estimated useful lives or the corresponding lease term.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and intangible assets, which were entirely related to the Media business, were disposed of in full with the sale of the Media business on September 17, 2012
Net Revenue	Net Revenue Net revenue is derived from the online sale of consumer goods through our wholesale channel. Net revenues are presented net of sales tax. The Company recognizes revenue from sales of consumer goods or products when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sale price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenue is deferred for orders shipped but not delivered before the end of the period. The amount recorded as deferred revenue is estimated because of the Company's high volume of transactions and the use of multiple shipping carriers. These estimates are used to determine what orders that shipped at the end of the reporting period, were delivered and should be recognized as revenue. When calculating these estimates, the Company considers historical experience of shipping transit times for domestic and international orders using different carriers. On average, shipping transit times are approximately one to six business days. As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $1.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, was recognized as deferred revenue for orders placed at the end of the reporting period, but not yet delivered. The Company also engages in the sale of gift certificates. When a gift certificate is sold, revenue is deferred until the certificate is redeemed and the products are delivered. Deferred revenue at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 relating to gift certificates were $1.0 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The Company reserves an amount for estimated returns at the end of each reporting period. The Company generally gives customers a 90-day right to return products. These estimates are based on historical trends of amounts returned per revenue for a period
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company has recognized a deferred tax asset associated with previously reported net operating losses, which can result in a future tax benefit. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company has recognized a valuation allowance for the full amount of the deferred tax asset as there is insufficient evidence to support that it is more-likely-than-not that the assets will be realized. The Company reviews its valuation allowance at each reporting period to determine if the deferred tax assets could more-likely-than-not be realized and after considering the impact of limits sanctioned by Internal Revenue Code Section 382 on the use of net operating loss carryforwards. The Company provides for uncertain tax positions and the related interest and penalties based upon management's assessment of whether a tax benefit is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company performs Section 382 studies on an as needed basis to analyze if there was a change in control of ownership as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code that could limit the amount of net operating loss carry-forwards available to offset future federal taxable income. The Company completed a Section 382 study at the end of 2012 of which results are explained in Note 9. Income Taxe
Computation of Per Share Amounts	Computation of Per Share Amounts Basic income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (adjusted for treasury stock and common stock subject to repurchase activity) during the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common equivalent shares are anti-dilutive when their conversion would increase earnings or decrease loss per share. Dilutive common equivalent shares consist primarily of stock options and restricted stock awards. The Company considers employee equity share options, non-vested shares, and similar equity instruments as potential common shares outstanding in computing diluted earnings per share. Diluted shares outstanding would include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options, calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options and the amount of compensation cost for future service that is not yet recognized are assumed to be used to repurchase shares
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation and Comprehensive Income (Loss) The Company had a wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United Kingdom prior to the sale of the Media business on September 17, 2012. The Company also has a wholly-owned subsidiary in Belgium of which there has been minimal activity in the periods presented in the Company's consolidated financial statements . The functional currency of the previously owned United Kingdom subsidiary is the local currency. Balance sheet accounts were translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates prevailing at balance sheet dates. Revenue and expenses were translated into U.S. dollars at average rates for the period and are included in discontinued operations for each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010. Adjustments resulting from translation were recorded in other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders' equity.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of net income (loss) and foreign currency translation gains or losse
Supplier Concentration	Supplier Concentration While no supplier concentration exists in the Company’s e-Commerce business, certain suppliers that the Company's GeekLabs uses to manufacture its unique products are located outside of the United States, most of which are located in China. ThinkGeek's ability to receive inbound inventory and ship completed orders to its customers is substantially dependent on a single third-party contract-fulfillment and warehouse provide
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk	Concentrations of Credit Risk and Significant Customers The Company’s investments are held with two reputable financial institutions; both institutions are headquartered in the United States. The Company’s investment policy limits the amount of risk exposure. The Company has cash in financial institutions that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to $0.25 million per institution. At December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents in excess of the FDIC limits. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. The Company provides credit, in the normal course of business, to a number of companies and performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers. The credit risk in the Company’s trade receivables is substantially mitigated by its credit evaluation process and reasonably short collection terms. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses, if any, and such losses have been within management’s expectation

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted by the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of such financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods indicated. Estimates include, but are not limited to, orders delivered at end of reporting period, provision for returns, inventory valuation, stock-based compensation, bad debt expense and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates

Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that amends previous guidance for the presentation of comprehensive income. It eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. Under this revised guidance, an entity has the option to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The revised guidance also required entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net income is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance which indefinitely defers the guidance related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this standard only impacts the presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that amends previous guidance for fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. The revised guidance changes certain fair value measurement principles, clarifies the application of existing fair value measurements and expands the disclosure requirements, particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements

Principles of Consolidation

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly-liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist principally of cash deposited in money market and checking accounts

Credit Line

On December 12, 2011, the Company entered into a secured credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., or Wells Fargo, that provided us with a $5 million revolving line of credit including a $2 million sub-facility for the issuance of standby letters of credit. The revolving credit facility has the option of an applicable interest rate of 2.5% above one or three month LIBOR. The revolving credit facility was renewed during the fourth quarter of 2012, and now expires October 15, 2013. To date, we have not drawn down on our line of credit and have no plans to do so at this time. As part of our agreement we must keep a minimum of $5 million dollars in Wells Fargo Bank at all times. This credit line is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Corporation. As of December 31, 2011, we were in default of certain covenants for which we received a waiver from Wells Fargo Bank. As of December 31, 2012, we were not in default of these covenants.

As of December 31, 2012, the borrowing capacity of our line of credit was reduced by a letter of credit outstanding with one of our vendors for less than $0.1 million

Fair Value Measurements

The Company holds certain of its cash and cash equivalents in money market funds which is measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period using Level 1 inputs

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are primarily amounts related to customer receivables and are not interest bearing. The Company will record an allowance for doubtful accounts to reserve for potentially uncollectible trade receivables. The Company also reviews its trade receivables by aging category to identify specific customers with known disputes or collectibility issues. The Company exercises judgment when determining the adequacy of these reserves and evaluates historical bad debt trends, general economic conditions in the United States and internationally, and changes in customer financial conditions

Inventories, net

Inventories consist solely of finished goods that are valued at the lower of cost, using the weighted average cost method, or market. Inventories are presented net of an allowance for excess and/or obsolete inventory, which reduces inventories to their estimated net realizable values

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the estimated useful lives or the corresponding lease term.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets, which were entirely related to the Media business, were disposed of in full with the sale of the Media business on September 17, 2012

Net Revenue

Net revenue is derived from the online sale of consumer goods through our wholesale channel. Net revenues are presented net of sales tax. The Company recognizes revenue from sales of consumer goods or products when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sale price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenue is deferred for orders shipped but not delivered before the end of the period. The amount recorded as deferred revenue is estimated because of the Company's high volume of transactions and the use of multiple shipping carriers. These estimates are used to determine what orders that shipped at the end of the reporting period, were delivered and should be recognized as revenue. When calculating these estimates, the Company considers historical experience of shipping transit times for domestic and international orders using different carriers. On average, shipping transit times are approximately one to six business days. As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $1.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, was recognized as deferred revenue for orders placed at the end of the reporting period, but not yet delivered.

The Company also engages in the sale of gift certificates. When a gift certificate is sold, revenue is deferred until the certificate is redeemed and the products are delivered. Deferred revenue at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 relating to gift certificates were $1.0 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

The Company reserves an amount for estimated returns at the end of each reporting period. The Company generally gives customers a 90-day right to return products. These estimates are based on historical trends of amounts returned per revenue for a period

Income Taxes

The Company has recognized a deferred tax asset associated with previously reported net operating losses, which can result in a future tax benefit. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company has recognized a valuation allowance for the full amount of the deferred tax asset as there is insufficient evidence to support that it is more-likely-than-not that the assets will be realized. The Company reviews its valuation allowance at each reporting period to determine if the deferred tax assets could more-likely-than-not be realized and after considering the impact of limits sanctioned by Internal Revenue Code Section 382 on the use of net operating loss carryforwards.

The Company provides for uncertain tax positions and the related interest and penalties based upon management's assessment of whether a tax benefit is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities.

The Company performs Section 382 studies on an as needed basis to analyze if there was a change in control of ownership as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code that could limit the amount of net operating loss carry-forwards available to offset future federal taxable income. The Company completed a Section 382 study at the end of 2012 of which results are explained in Note 9. Income Taxe

Computation of Per Share Amounts

Basic income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (adjusted for treasury stock and common stock subject to repurchase activity) during the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common equivalent shares are anti-dilutive when their conversion would increase earnings or decrease loss per share. Dilutive common equivalent shares consist primarily of stock options and restricted stock awards.

The Company considers employee equity share options, non-vested shares, and similar equity instruments as potential common shares outstanding in computing diluted earnings per share. Diluted shares outstanding would include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options, calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options and the amount of compensation cost for future service that is not yet recognized are assumed to be used to repurchase shares

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The Company had a wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United Kingdom prior to the sale of the Media business on September 17, 2012. The Company also has a wholly-owned subsidiary in Belgium of which there has been minimal activity in the periods presented in the Company's consolidated financial statements . The functional currency of the previously owned United Kingdom subsidiary is the local currency. Balance sheet accounts were translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates prevailing at balance sheet dates. Revenue and expenses were translated into U.S. dollars at average rates for the period and are included in discontinued operations for each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010. Adjustments resulting from translation were recorded in other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders' equity.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of net income (loss) and foreign currency translation gains or losse

Supplier Concentration

While no supplier concentration exists in the Company’s e-Commerce business, certain suppliers that the Company's GeekLabs uses to manufacture its unique products are located outside of the United States, most of which are located in China. ThinkGeek's ability to receive inbound inventory and ship completed orders to its customers is substantially dependent on a single third-party contract-fulfillment and warehouse provide

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Significant Customers

The Company’s investments are held with two reputable financial institutions; both institutions are headquartered in the United States. The Company’s investment policy limits the amount of risk exposure. The Company has cash in financial institutions that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to $0.25 million per institution. At December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents in excess of the FDIC limits.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. The Company provides credit, in the normal course of business, to a number of companies and performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers. The credit risk in the Company’s trade receivables is substantially mitigated by its credit evaluation process and reasonably short collection terms. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses, if any, and such losses have been within management’s expectation