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[Chris2Balls [:B]]

It really depends what effect you're aiming for. Are you imitating a style? Are you inspired by a style? What do you want to say through these sprites?
I can see you're already experimenting with proportions, and sticking to a more desaturated palette. Making a big head/face allows more facial expressivity, ie making emotions easier to read, especially if the features are stylised.
You'll get appeal when you get close to what you want to express