Sprockets

The Sprockets are a group that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. They are a small race of robots native to Pirate Island in the Sol Zone.

History
The Sprockets were long tormented by the Blackguard Pirates who inhabited the island under both Captain Boltbeard and Captain Metal. Upon the arrival of Team Rose on the island, the Sprockets recognized potential allies and brought them to their leader, the Sprocket Chief. With the Sprockets' aid, the heroes from Sonic's World located Blaze the Cat in Captain Metal's clutches, and were able to free her.

Trivia

 * The Sprockets resemble the tikis found on certain Pacific Islands.