First, Maximus has 39668 verticies, while the Freak has 72712. So Max is a much smaller object file. Max is less of a drain than any Unimesh figure (since they have the same sized object file). Max looks great due to Anton's amazing design. One of those cases where bigger isn't better. Max comes with a body suit, morphs, and textures. The Freak and M3 don't. Second, Max is a new character so doesn't have nearly as many cloths or textures as M3, the Freak, David, or Vittorio. He should have more very soon (I'm working on a freebie set of leathers now). Don't forget David and Vittorio, both Unimesh figures and IMHO better than M3. Vittorio comes with 6 included morphs, and can use David and V3 injections. There is also a few free morphs I've done for him. One is a "Freaky" morph that turns him very close to looking like the Freak. Max can bulk up VERY well too. Third, consider price: M3 is free (but you have to get his morphs - an extra . The Freak costs $39.95 (his morphs and maps cost an extra $24.95), Maz costs $49.95 (but comes with a ton of morphs, a texture set, and bodysuit). David costs $39.95 (but you have to get his morphs - $14.95 each for head and body). Vittorio costs $7.99, on sale for $6.36 (he comes with 6 base morphs, with others available for free, though not nearly as many as Max). Max is cutting edge. He's a superbly designed figure with options not seen on any other figure. All in all, he may be the best bang for the buck. And that's a pretty strong recommendation from me, since I made Vittorio.