EXHIBIT 12 HASBRO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges Quarter Ended March 31, 2002 (Thousands of Dollars) Earnings available for fixed charges: Net loss $(17,058) Add: Fixed charges 24,374 Income taxes (5,994) ------- Total $ 1,322 ======= Fixed Charges: Interest on long-term debt $ 18,404 Other interest charges 1,138 Amortization of debt expense 448 Rental expense representative of interest factor 4,384 ------- Total $ 24,374 ======= Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 0.05 =======