Attached Link: HELP - Christmas is around the corner!

Hello! Okay guys and gals, can you help me make a decision for my Christmas list. I have poser, and I want to make the most of my 3d world. I would like to know your opinions on what programs to use to custom make props, etc. to either import poser objects to or import objects into poser. For example, I hear 3dsm is difficult. I hear that Maya is great. Rhino...not really for me. I heard Vue' dEspirit was easy. I'm experienced and knowledgable to 3d rendering but I'm not an expert. So could someone point me in the right direction. I mostly work on the web but animation isn't necessary. It's nice but it's not the highlight. I rather work with the art of it all. Creating textures and objects to intergrade in Poser and vise versa. I was told to make my xmas list. HELP! Comments please.