Derivative Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents Mattel’s derivative assets and liabilities:

	Derivative Assets
	Balance Sheet Classification	Fair Value
		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	18,747	$	15,279
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Other noncurrent assets	5,782		1,611
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	24,529	$	16,890
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	2,678	$	1,216
Total		$	27,207	$	18,106
	Derivative Liabilities
	Balance Sheet Classification	Fair Value
		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	1,917	$	1,214
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Other noncurrent liabilities	223		219
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	2,140	$	1,433
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	7,072	$	2,287
Total		$	9,212	$	3,720

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses

The following tables present the classification and amount of gains and losses, net of tax, from derivatives reported in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments							Statements of Operations Classification
	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts:
Amount of gain recognized in OCI	$	18,733	$	37,926	$	39,931
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to statements of operations	16,627		52,588		(883		)	Cost of sales

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments by Classification and Amount of Gains and Losses

	Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments									Statements of Operations Classification
	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2016			December 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)
Amount of (loss) gain recognized in the statements of operations:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	(11,056	)	$	(51,679	)	$	(31,485	)	Non-operating income/expense
Cross currency swap contract	—			5,288			—			Non-operating income/ expense
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	1,631			(265		)	732			Cost of sales
Total	$	(9,425	)	$	(46,656	)	$	(30,753	)