You need a particle system: http://www.blitzbasic.com/toolbox/toolbox.php?cat=15
EDIT:
Particle Candy is one of the most popular ones out there - but it isn't in that list.
http://www.x-pressive.com/ParticleCandy/
EDIT:
Particle Candy is one of the most popular ones out there - but it isn't in that list.
http://www.x-pressive.com/ParticleCandy/