If your favourite Wookiee from all of Star Wars is Chewbacca then you’re in for a treat as I have rounded up the top twenty most wook-tastic facts for your entertainment.
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Chewbacca was known as “Chewie” by his friends.
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He was a Wookiee from Kashyyyk.
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Chewbacca is male.
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Mallatobuck (Also known as Malla) was the wife of Chewbacca.
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Chewie and Malla had a son called Lumpawaroo.
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In 25ABY (After the Battle of Yavin), Chewbacca died at the age of 225, in Sernpidal.
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Chewbacca was Han Solo’s co-pilot for the Millennium Falcon – Han Solo’s ship.
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The creation of Chewbacca was inspired by George Lucas, when he saw his dog sitting up on the passenger seat of his car.
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Chewbacca was played by Peter Mayhew, who is 7’3″ tall. He was chosen to play Chewie because of his height.
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The sound effects for Chewbacca’s voice were created from a mix of recordings of walruses, lions, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers!
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Chewbacca first appears in Episode IV: A New Hope.
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In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Chewbacca fights in the Clone Wars when his planet, Kashyyyk, is invaded.
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He helped Jedi Master Yoda get to safety during the assault on his planet.
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Chewbacca’s traditional weapon of choice is the Bowcaster.
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Although not mentioned in the films, Chewbacca has retractable claws used for climbing. It is seen as dishonourable to use them in combat.
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Chewbacca was a skilled mechanic.
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Chewbacca spoke Shyriiwook, which is the main Wookiee language.
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He can understand basic English, but can’t speak any.
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Chewie has blue eyes.
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Chewbacca’s funeral took place on Kashyyyk.
