3DS To Blender for vertex hacking

[cowmaster100]

Are there any ways to import a .3ds file into blender.  I tried to import a .3ds file made with DasDonkey vertex bob but it didn't work.  If not, is there any other way I can edit 3ds files so I can do vertex mods.
If not still, is there any other way to do vertex mods on smash bros files for free (no trials).
Any help would be appreciated.

[hughie]

You have to impoirt the 3sd into anim8tor and then export it as a obj, open the obj in blender.