Wow - lots of good advice.  I decided to pre-order PRO 2012 based on what you you've said and what I've read.  I am a newbie and can use all the help I can get, so if Pro 2012 can help do that better than Poser 9, that is well worth the investment. 

Thanks everyone for your insights. I'm anxious to get my hands on it to begin playing with it. I hope its not full of bugs.