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Segment Information - Depreciation/Amortization (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 274,767 | $ 262,340 | $ 265,427
Operating Segments |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 238,136 | 229,484 | 235,080
Operating Segments | North America |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 118,898 | 118,047 | 122,757
Operating Segments | International |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 96,623 | 88,414 | 90,269
Operating Segments | American Girl |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 22,615 | 23,023 | 22,054
Corporate and Other |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 36,631 | $ 32,856 | $ 30,347

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