Sure, May the Fourth (be with you) is the best time for some vintage behind-the-scenes Star Wars goods, but Star Wars fans can enjoy these anytime.
Kenny Baker
ShareEnglish actor Kenny Baker (1934 - 2016), famed for his role as R2-D2 in the film 'Star Wars', with his wife Eileen at their home in Bushy, London, circa 1977. They are reading an official collector's edition of a 'Star Wars' magazine. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Peter Mayhew
ShareEnglish actor Peter Mayhew (right) helps put up signs to the wards at King's College Hospital, where he works as an orderly, 3rd June 1977. Mayhew, who is 7'3'' tall, gained fame as the Wookiee Chewbacca in George Lucas' 'Star Wars' films. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
You Can Be Like Me!
Share13th January 1978: A potential client admires Dave Prowse who works in the keep-fit department of Harrods. He also plays the role of Darth Vader in Star Wars. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Star Wars Party
ShareGuests attending a Star Wars themed party at Penthouse Club, London, UK, 28th February 1978. (Photo by Chris Moorhouse/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Darth Vader
Share31st March 1980: Darth Vader and two stormtroopers from the film 'Star Wars' stand menacingly over some road works in London's Oxford Street. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Darth Vader in London
ShareA man dressed in a Darth Vader costume followed by two other men dressed in Stormtrooper costumes cross a street in London as they are watched by some youngsters, London, UK, 1st April 1980. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Meeting Darth Vader
Share31st March 1980: Stephen Henman from Bromley meeting Darth Vader during his visit to Selfridges in Oxford Steet to promote an exhibition of set models, original drawings and figures from 'The Empire Strikes Back'. (Photo by David Levenson/Keystone/Getty Images)
The Empire Strikes Back Premiere
ShareAmerican actor Mark Hamill and his wife Marilou York attend the royal premiere of 'The Empire Strikes Back' at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, UK, 20th May 1980. (Photo by Seymour/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Carrie Fisher with a Stormtrooper
ShareAmerican actress, writer and comedian Carrie Fisher (1956 - 2016) with a Stormtrooper, Star Wars fictional soldier, UK, 20th May 1980. (Photo by Chris Ball/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Star Wars Stars
ShareActor Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher (1956 - 2016), Kenny Baker (1934 - 2016), co-stars in the first Star Wars trilogy, UK, 20th May 1980. (Photo by Chris Ball/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Empire Strikes Back Premiere
ShareActors dressed as fictional characters Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO, who all appear in the Star Wars franchise, attend the royal premiere of 'The Empire Strikes Back' at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, UK, 20th May 1980. (Photo by Seymour/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Empire Strikes Back Premiere
ShareAmerican actor Mark Hamill and his wife Marilou York with R2-D2 attend the royal premiere of 'The Empire Strikes Back' at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, UK, 20th May 1980. (Photo by Seymour/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Empire Strikes Back Premiere
ShareAmerican actress, writer, and comedian Carrie Fisher (1956 - 2016) and fictional character R2-D2 arrive at the royal premiere of 'The Empire Strikes Back' at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, UK, 20th May 1980. (Photo by Paul Thuaban/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Empire Strikes Back Premiere
ShareActors dressed as fictional characters Darth Vader and R2-D2, who all appear in the Star Wars franchise, attend the royal premiere of 'The Empire Strikes Back' at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, UK, 20th May 1980. (Photo by Paul Thuaban/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
See Threepio
Share7th April 1981: Actor Anthony Daniels who plays C-3PO in Star Wars persuading a taxi driver that C-3PO is quite friendly. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
See Threepio’s Friend
Share7th April 1981: Actor Anthony Daniels witth C-3PO the character he plays in the film 'star Wars'. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)