Darkstar is still around because they licensed the brand name to some sporting goods company that now sells em at Sports Authority, Toys R Us and other big box retail stores a long with the Tech Deck money and other sales keeps em well and alive to have a team and what not. I can't honestly remember the last time I saw one at a skate shop or saw someone riding one. Remember when it used to just be a wheel company?
Black Labels been mentioned here many times that there going out of business but they still seem to be around. They've got an amazing team with some legends and some newer dudes.