Thanks everyone for replying!

Indeed, the model that I was admiring in .3ds format was the one from Sci-Fi 3d. It's perfect and I did import it as a .3ds file and it was just exactly as you specified, Little Dragon. :)

I took the model into the setup room and saw that it had imported as one large object instead of the broken pieces as it was originally. So, here's my question because this is the first time I've ever had to work with bones in the Setup room - how do I break the object up once I am in the setup room?

Also, if I ever get this working, John, I'll definitely be checking out your sabres. :)

Thanks you guys for all the help! :D