I'm around and reading messages posted here as well.

Last week I had the opportunity to catch up with Chewbacca as he
toured as part of the Star Wars Road Trip.

There may be some useful reference shots here:
http://www.rochesterfandom.com/phpBB2/gallery2.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_item\
Id=29967&g2_page=15

Amoung other shots - I tried to take a few closeups of the tour suit's
feet, from different angles. They look to be a little different from
those that are pictured in Matt's FAQ.

I also had a few moments to take a look at the inside of the tour
suit's chewie mask. Cool stuff - and should prove useful when I get
around to working on mask version 3. Unfortuantely no photos of the
inside of the mask.