I'm a big fan of Daz3D's software and products, from Victoria to Toonimals, but I've got to point what I think is the absolute best deal in 3D software that you can get. You can't beat this deal, anywhere.

Daz is offering:

Carrara 6.1 Pro - Download Version
Hexagon 2.5 - Download Version
Bryce 6.1 - Download Version
Mimic Lite
Mimic Pro
Mimic Pro for LightWave

Carrara is Daz's full-line 3d modeling, rendering, and animation platform. Hexagon is a fantastic 3d modeler. Bryce is a great landscape generation/rendering platform that does far more than just landscapes. Mimic is software that helps you lip-sync characters with audio. The suite sets you up to produce 3D animation or produce 3D effects... and you can get it all for $199 right here.

Wanna hear the kicker? I'm not even an affiliate, so even if you go and buy it, I don't make a dime. Silly me.