Figures are things WITH moving/working parts. Props are things WITHOUT moving parts. Figures need rigging - kinda like a invisible skeleton. Props don't. For rigging and other tutorials... http://www.cocs.com/poser/index.htm Poser 5 is more than adequate to create content. What works in Poser 5 will work fine in other versions.

Pinky - you left the lens cap of your mind on again.