Thanks for the replies

This is going to be my first actual model/project done in Maya, so I'm excited. I'm hoping to finish modeling by the end of the week. I only have the hand and head, but I also need some details like a jet pack, hoses, antennas, and maybe a weapon/lazer gun of some sort. I've done some simple rigging before, so I feel pretty confident that I can rig this thing in one day(Saturday).

Then it's all animating from then on.

I'll keep you guys posted.

George

P.S.
Does anyone know of some user groups in the San Diego county area?