This is what I use to change the icons:
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This works great! Thanks Lynne!:up:

Is there a way to modify it to work for the topic status icons too?

This seems to be working. Proud of myself! (patting self on back)

/*Changing topic status icons - Lynne's forum icon code modified*/
.topic-list-container .topic-item.read .cell-topic .vb-icon-topic-status {
background: url("path/here/image_old.png") no-repeat;
height: 20px;
width: 20px;
}
.topic-list-container .topic-item .cell-topic .vb-icon-topic-status {
background: url("path/here/image_new.png") no-repeat;
}