Original Chewbacca character costume from Star Wars (1977) Original Chewbacca character costume worn in the 1977 movie production of Star Wars, on display at Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), “Star Wars and the Power of Costume” exhibit, May 20 through September 30. © 2018 d2 Saline, All Rights Reserved. USA Original Chewbacca character costume from Star Wars (1977)