Hardware:
Intel Core2 Duo E6750
Gainward GeForce 8800GTX
Western Digital Raptor 150GB
Corsair TWIN2X 6400C4 DDR2, 2048MB

Software:
3D Studio Max 9
ZBrush 3.1
MS Paint =D

Techniques:
Basic polymodeling in Max.
Detailing of mesh (e.g muscles and facial features) in Zbrush, using various brushes.
Texturing using MS Paint and Max's "Material Editor".
Hairstyling in 3DS Max using "Hair and Fur Modifier".
Lighting and final detailing/smoothing in Max.
Rendered in Max.