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Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,392,925 | $ 1,083,239
Acquisition |  | 319,287
Currency exchange rate impact | (8,405) | (9,601)
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,384,520 | 1,392,925
North America |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 720,939 | 547,595
Acquisition |  | 175,608
Currency exchange rate impact | (1,940) | (2,264)
Goodwill, ending balance | 718,999 | 720,939
International |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 458,766 | 321,656
Acquisition |  | 143,679
Currency exchange rate impact | (5,887) | (6,569)
Goodwill, ending balance | 452,879 | 458,766
American Girl |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 213,220 | 213,988
Acquisition |  | 0
Currency exchange rate impact | (578) | (768)
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 212,642 | $ 213,220

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