"In that case, what would I even need Lightwave for?!?" Lightwave is one of the most complete modeling/rendering packages available. The choice of many professional Poser creators, Including Daz, LadyLittlefox and Neftis. Also one of the Apps used in big budget motion pictures, with rendering, particle effects, hard and soft body dynamics etc. features as long as your arm. And, Lightwave to me has been the friendliest to use. No cryptic icons to memorize, etc. It's just a matter of time before Fusion allows Vue/LW integration; probably the reason Newtek is offering the bundle according to the buzz at various sites. $195 additional to the price of VueI gives you a seat of one of the most complete 3D packages available. $795 for both is incredible. Good luck with your choice :)