Yes, Bob has done some great work.
Like your example mmreed.

I have also been playing - mostly with ActionScript.

This is an example of the great things you will be able to do with Version 3 and ActionScript:

http://www.bridel.org/koolmoves/demo...llisions2.html

It uses one MovieClip, duplicated several times - random speed, and direction and collision detection.

Hilary

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