Item Icons and Images

I'm looking at the Items API, and don't seem to see a way to grab images/icons for various items? I there any way to do this? Since this "feature" isn't available in the community api(yet) would it be possible/acceptable to mine it(just like mining for blue posts) from the site in this case?

Thanks!

EDIT: or what about a way to include item hover links like Bloodthirsty Gladiator's Chain Helm in a fan site