Peter 'Chewbacca' Mayhew releases his collection of Star Wars set pics

Last Thursday evening Peter Mayhew gave every Star Wars fanboy and girl a well deserved treat - a treasure trove of behind the scenes photos from the filming of Star Wars. Released through his aptly named @TheWookieeRoars twitter account, the pictures include the likes of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, a very young and lucky Warwick Davies and of course more than a few of Carrie Fisher.

A fascinating peep behind the scenes that suggests they all had a great laugh an lots of fun, here is a selection for your enjoyment:

George was always going around set showing off his giant Star Destroyer. pic.twitter.com/jNWm8dDFRe

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

We all go a little crazy, sometimes. pic.twitter.com/TJpxRk9YaG

A backlot, a bottle of wine, and the ever alluring @CarrieFFisher. The rest of this set stay in the archive :) pic.twitter.com/OwHkEGq2ZL

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

Another joyous moment on the set!! 0_o pic.twitter.com/rVAgMv6nXX — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

Irvin had a fierce way of correcting you when you missed a mark. I look on in terror in the background… pic.twitter.com/ztKdjnwyYa — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

Really? Why do I torment myself with these! :D !!! pic.twitter.com/NqekcZuN4Z — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

Celebrating Sir Alec Guinness’s birthday in Southern Tunisia. April 2nd, 1977 I believe. pic.twitter.com/hjgx7FK4yK — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

Boing, Boing, Boing. pic.twitter.com/miprSWnoB2 — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

I love this picture. Stuart Freeborn and Yoda having their makeup done by Irvin. pic.twitter.com/OsRfP7866O — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

Its been 30 minutes, here is your gratuitous Chain-mail bikini shot. And look at @HamillHimself shirt! pic.twitter.com/U5RvJDuDpy — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

The most luscious princess in the galaxy and an 11 year old Warwick Davis. I want to be an 11 year old Warwick Davis. pic.twitter.com/SVkdaoH1XV — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

You know Kenny as R2D2, but he was also Paploo, the Ewok who stole the Imperial Speeder Bike. pic.twitter.com/85mMEvO0Of — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

Whose a cute little Sith Lord? You are, Yes you are, now give us a kiss!!! pic.twitter.com/F51AuCt6xI — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 10, 2014

“you see, listen to my friend Vader, he’s seen the cookies” “you have? Did they look yummy?” “evil is delicious Luke” pic.twitter.com/7k6ayNCYA7 — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

I want to be a pirate in the Pirates of Penzance Wear me silver-buckled slippers and me tight shiny pants I want to.. pic.twitter.com/Ad1rtwfU1O — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

THE ARISTOCRATS! pic.twitter.com/9v5wfdOsSB — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

There’s no evidence to support rumors that George wanted to write himself into the movie as Zazzle Moonbr- oh wait… pic.twitter.com/heo5fNWGBO — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

Sometimes the pressure of performing weighed heavy. Should I say “AWWWROOO” or “AARRAGH-ROOO? pic.twitter.com/dZPK1hZf9d — Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

They said the Wampas were the most dangerous thing on Hoth, but they had forgotten the frost giants… pic.twitter.com/Q7PO7gacGl

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

After the first dozen scaldings we learned not to bother @realbdw until after his first cup of coffee… pic.twitter.com/5eWKDkFqxi

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

Ok, you lot really like pics of a certain princess! Here’s one of Carrie and her stunt double. You’re Welcome. pic.twitter.com/CmHYPPvIpM

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 8, 2014

You can check out more on Peter Mayhew’s twitter account