Have you been checking out the Bugaboo Cameleon? Do you think it might be the right stroller for you but you are hesitant to take the plunge? Maybe you know you want one but your baby shower is 2 months away and you’re hoping some nice Aunt who has never sent you a birthday card, might be thrilled to become a great Aunt and spring for one. . . or maybe not. . .
Just know that waiting even 2 more weeks will cost you $80. Yes, Bugaboo is raising the price on their best-selling Cameleon stroller to $920 (Base + Fleece Tailored fabric) or $979 (Base + Canvas Tailored Fabric). If you’ve been coveting the Denim Cameleon, the good news is that is only going up by $70 to $1029 (Denim Base + Denim Tailored Fabric).
Ok you say. Well isn’t the Bugaboo Frog now a great deal at $629. It is! So much so that come July 1st, Bugaboo is raising the price on their Frog stroller back to the original $759. The frog will also be phased out over the coming year as well as more and more people are opting for the Cameleon and it’s upgrades, or the light and nimble Bugaboo Bee.
The price on the Bee? Still the same. . . what a relief! Plus now it is still available with a FREE baby cocoon at select retailers (like Let’s Go Strolling!)
What’s New For Bugaboo?
Looking towards the fall, Bugaboo will be releasing a new diaper bag. Sigh of relief. The old one was pretty pathetic! We haven’t seen the new line but we it will come in canvas and leather and we’re told it is a big step above it’s predecessor.
Get ready for a Universal Wheeled Board. Thank you! Soon Bugaboo devotees with a Cameleon and Bee can get one board that fits all 3 Bugaboo models. This will be a nice relief to Bee customers who have been worried about finding the right board to fit their lightweight workhorse.
Is the Bee getting a version 3.0? Yes, but that will take a little longer. Bugaboo expects to release the Bee 3.0 in the Spring of 2010. We’re told it will have a taller canopy, easier seat reversing mechanism and a better Bee side “wing” solution.
What about the famous Bugaboo Double Stroller?
Sources say Bugaboo is hard at work on the perfect double stroller solution but that 2010 will not be the golden year. Let’s hope 2011 brings us a fabulous Bugaboo double stroller innovation!
They really are phasing out the Frog? I know there was talk of doing so back in 2006, however I’d heard that they decided to keep it.
I know they are phasing out the gecko but not the frog, people still like it.
What the heck is taking so long with the double? I’ve only been waiting for it for 3 years already. Going through fertility treatments leads one to seriously consider multiples and stroller options. Luckily, we had a singleton the first time and were able to get our Cameleon. Now we are back in the same situation. I’d hate to give up my Bugaboo, but that’s exactly what we will have to do unless the double stroller option comes out within the next 12 months. Our daughter is still a toddler, but we could also still end up with multiples. Either way we need a bigger stroller and Bugaboo has been extremely slow in bring forth a solution for this extremely large market of parents with multiple, stroller-age children.