I came over a cool website for graphics a few years ago.I am not sure if u ppl have ever heard of it.Its called Animation Factor,http://www.animationfactory.com .
I tried to take an 'avatar' for me from that site. But you need to pay to use em.
Anyz, for registered users, its a cool site. also check www.guistuff.com
bah, they only gives samples... i used to go to some kinda french site where there was TONS of animated gifs, buttons and stuff, too bad i forgot the adress...