although this looks pretty similar to the scientists from the pokemon games, i'd have to say that this is the best piece in your gallery.
Any inspiration from pokemaniacs? That is what first comes to mind when i look at this :P
No I think the black outlines work very well for this piece since it's so small. Gives it more strenght ;)
I think the black outlines are holding this back a bit. It's a very nice sprite otherwise.
Right hand's a little awkward, but overall a really good sprite :)
No pokemon based stuff, as you can see i have many pieces in the same style that this character.
So yeah, no.