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Segment Information - Depreciation/Amortization (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 199,899 | $ 244,518 | $ 271,932
Operating Segments |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 170,836 | 210,900 | 239,958
Operating Segments | North America |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 94,594 | 112,988 | 130,087
Operating Segments | International |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 68,620 | 85,496 | 95,480
Operating Segments | American Girl |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 7,622 | 12,416 | 14,391
Corporate and Other |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 29,063 | $ 33,618 | $ 31,974

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