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the easiest way to make things move is with morph targets. I have a good tutorial. there is also one on makeing a gingerbread man. follow the link in Shadowcat's post. also sams3d has a good one. http://www.sams3d.com then once you have your feet wet PhilC has one for sale $30 I think. I just bought it and it's worth the price.