So, here is the latest scoop for all of you Bugaboo fans out there. I just talked our rep yesterday and got the skinny on all things Bugaboo 2008. No changes to the Frog- the one and only original Bug will remain the same. Not much new for the Bee other than the long anticipated debut of the Graco infant seat adapters (which are expected late April/early May) and the exciting Bee in PINK available late April/early May (which we blogged about back in September).
Big changes for the 2008 Cameleon. First, the air tires are being replaced with EVA foam tires. When I asked why, Bugaboo told me it was because they were replacing too many blown tires and that they felt the EVA foam performed equally as well. They said they will look no different than the air tires currently on the Cameleon and you will not be able to tell by looking at them. Second, the adjustable handlebar has been revamped. Instead of the two twisty knobs on either side of the handle, the adjustment mechanism will be very similar to the handlebar extenders on the Bee. More of a pop open and pull up and then lock back down. Functionally, the extension will be the same but a tad easier to move up and down.
Most exciting- I have information on new colors and fabrics! Bugaboo is phasing out the Bright Blue base and adding two great new base colors- Orange, Dark Blue and Dark Chocolate Brown! I had heard rumors of the Chocolate base a while back and I am thrilled to hear they are confirmed to be true! It is the same dark brown canvas that is currently available as a canvas tailored fabric and it is absolutely beautiful. Rich and warm and will look amazing (I keep thinking how great it would look with my current pink tailored fabric……) The orange is darker than the current orange and the dark blue is darker than the bright blue but not as navy as the navy Frog. It is like the blue on the Bee. The 2008 Cameleon bases in dark grey and sand will be available March 1, 2008, the red will be available April 1, 2008 and the dark brown, orange and dark blue will be available May 15, 2008.
Other big color news are the new tailored fabrics. Bugaboo is phasing out the current pink and orange Cameleon tailored fabrics and accessories and launching a “new pink” and “new orange” for the tailored fabrics and accessories. The “new pink” will be the same pink as the pink Bee and the “new orange” will be the same orange as the orange Frog.
Finally, you asked and Bugaboo listed. The canvas tailored fabrics will be available in some bright fun colors: “new” pink, “new orange” and dark blue. They are expected mid-May. The red, dark brown, sand, dark blue, off white and black are available now.
For the fleece tailored fabrics, the “new” pink, “new” orange and dark blue will be available mid-May as well as the black, red and sand which are currently available. The yellow, green, bright blue, “old” pink, “old” orange are being phased out and will only be available while supplies last.
Footmuffs and parasols will also be available in the new colors (”new” pink, “new”orange and dark blue) in mid-May and other older colors (yellow, green, bright blue, “old” pink and “old” orange) are being phased out and only available as supplies last.
Finally, Bugaboo is coming out with a new product- the Bugaboo blanket- which is designed to match your Bugaboo stroller. They have blanket lines for the Cameleon, Frog and Bee. The dimensions of the blanket are 30″ x 40″. One side will be a soft fleece in black and the other side will be a soft microfleece in the coordinating Bugaboo stroller colors. On the colored side of the blanket, there will be a Bugaboo circle logo in the center and a small Bugaboo logo flag on the bottom right of the blanket edge. The price will be $59.95. They will be available March 2008.
Bugaboo also told me that they are working on getting a wheeled board with universal adapter clips so it can be used on the Cameleon, Frog and Bee but it probably won’t be anytime before 2009.
Other than the debut of the Bee, this is big news for Bugaboo lovers since we haven’t seen much change on the Cameleon for a while! My trusty Cameleon has been getting me and my thirteen month old through the snow here in Cleveland with no problems. My daughter could not look cuter in her dark grey/pink Bug with matching footmuff, but all of the new color combinations have already got me thinking…..
