The OP says to log out and then log back in. I didn't realize that would be enough to update the avatar. I think there's a page that says you have to click on "forums" on the main GC.com website, and then "enter forums," on the next page. At that point the avatar updates.
I guess next time I'll try the log out/log back in method and see if that works, too.
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