Bandai
Complete guide on our Bandai module
StellarAIO’s Bandai US module supports account-based checkout and product monitoring. Bandai uses Shape protection, so checkout tasks must be supported by ShapeV2 cookie-generation tasks.
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Preliminary Checklist
Before creating Bandai tasks, confirm the following:
Quick Start
For the recommended Bandai setup:
Add your Bandai accounts under Identities → Sessions → Bandai.
Create one valid profile for each account.
Create one Normal task per account.
Enter the correct SKU.
Set the product quantity to
1.Start with a delay of
3333.Enable Watch Task.
Create a Monitor task for the same SKU.
Set the Monitor delay to
3333.Use high-quality ISP proxies as your starting setup.
Create ShapeV2 tasks using Gen-Experimental.
Select Bandai as the ShapeV2 site.
Set Cookie Expiration to
300000.Set Cookies Per Task to
5.Use a mix of browsers across your ShapeV2 tasks.
Start ShapeV2, Monitor, and Normal tasks before the release.
Accounts and Sessions
Bandai Accounts Are Required
Bandai is an account-based module.
Every Normal task must use its own Bandai account because Bandai shares the cart across all activity on that account.
Do not use one Bandai account for:
Several Normal tasks
Several different SKUs at the same time
Duplicate tasks for the same product
Multiple simultaneous checkout attempts
The recommended rule is:
If you want to run additional Normal tasks, add additional Bandai accounts and create corresponding profiles.
Adding a Bandai Session
Open the Identities tab.
Select Bandai.
Create or select a session group.
Click Add Session.
Complete the account information.
Click Save.
Confirm the correct account is used by its Normal task.
Session Fields
Session Name
Enter an organizational name for the session.
Using the account email or another recognizable label will make it easier to match accounts to tasks.
Account Email
Enter the email associated with the Bandai account.
Make sure the address is entered correctly.
Account Password
Enter the current Bandai account password.
If you change the password on Bandai’s website, update the saved session before running the account again.
Supported Modes
The Bandai module currently contains two primary modes:
Normal Mode
Monitor Mode
The module also requires the separate ShapeV2 module to generate the cookies used by Bandai tasks.
Normal Mode
Normal Mode handles the account-based cart and checkout process.
Create only one Normal task for each Bandai account.
Normal Mode Fields
Name
Optional. Enter a recognizable task name to organize your setup.
A useful name may include the product, account number, or release.
Mode
Select:
Profile
Select the profile containing the billing, shipping, payment, and email information that should be used at checkout.
Keep profiles organized so each Normal task can be matched to the correct Bandai account.
Checkout Proxy
Select the proxy group that the task should use during the cart and checkout process.
ISP proxies performed well during initial testing. However, performance can change during larger releases.
A balanced setup may include:
ISP proxies for most tasks
Residential proxies for additional diversity
More than one proxy provider
More than one proxy pool
Always test your own providers before an important release.
SKU
Enter the Bandai product SKU.
The SKU identifies the exact product the task should attempt to purchase.
Obtain current product information from your cook group or another trusted source. Double-check the SKU before starting.
Session
Select the Bandai account associated with the task when manually assigning a session.
The field may be left unselected in certain automatically matched setups, but the task must still use a unique Bandai account. Keep the profile and session information organized so the same account is never assigned to multiple Normal tasks.
Qty
Enter the number of units the task should attempt to purchase.
The recommended starting value is:
Do not exceed the product’s purchase limit.
Delay
Controls the time between task requests.
The recommended starting value is:
This value is entered in milliseconds.
Adjust the delay only when updated instructions or your testing indicate that a change is needed.
Watch Task
Recommended: Enabled
When Watch Task is enabled, the Normal task waits for a Monitor task with the same SKU to detect inventory.
The flow is:
The Normal task waits.
The Monitor task checks the product.
The Monitor detects stock.
The Monitor alerts the matching Normal task.
The Normal task begins the cart and checkout process.
This reduces unnecessary requests from every checkout task.
Start Time and End Time
Optional scheduling controls.
You must still manually start the task. Setting a Start Time does not start a stopped task automatically.
Task Quantity
The Qty field at the bottom of the creation window controls how many copies of the configured task are created.
This is different from the product Qty field inside Normal Mode.
Because Bandai requires one task per account, creating Normal tasks individually is recommended. This helps prevent accidental account reuse.
Monitor Mode
Monitor Mode checks the selected SKU for availability and alerts matching Normal tasks when inventory is detected.
Monitor tasks do not require Bandai accounts.
Monitor Mode Fields
Name
Optional. Enter a recognizable name for the monitor.
Mode
Select:
Monitor Proxy
Select the proxy group used to monitor Bandai.
ISP proxies are the recommended starting point based on initial testing.
If you encounter blocks or inconsistent monitoring:
Test another ISP pool
Test another proxy provider
Increase the delay if instructed
Mix in residential proxies when appropriate
SKU
Enter the same SKU used by the corresponding Normal tasks.
Watch Task will only work correctly when the monitor and checkout task use matching product information.
Delay
The recommended starting value is:
Lower delays make requests more frequently but may increase the chance of proxy or site-related blocks.
Higher delays reduce request frequency but may detect stock more slowly.
Start Time and End Time
Optional scheduling controls.
The task must still be manually started.
Task Quantity
Controls how many copies of the Monitor task Stellar creates.
Begin with one Monitor task per SKU unless current drop instructions recommend additional monitors.
ShapeV2 Setup
Bandai uses Shape protection. Normal tasks require a supply of valid Bandai cookies generated through ShapeV2.
ShapeV2 tasks should be started before the expected release and kept running while the Bandai Normal tasks are active.
Recommended ShapeV2 Settings
Mode
Select:
Checkout Proxy
Select a high-quality proxy group.
ISP proxies performed well during initial testing. You may also test residential proxies for additional diversity during larger drops.
Site
Select:
Make sure Bandai is selected. Cookies generated for another site cannot be used by Bandai tasks.
Cookie Expiration
Enter:
This equals five minutes.
The generator must continue producing new cookies because older cookies will expire.
Cookies Per Task
Enter:
This controls the number of cookies maintained by each ShapeV2 task.
Browser
Select a supported browser.
Do not configure every ShapeV2 task with the same browser. Use a mix of available browsers across the setup.
For example, if your available options include different Chrome-based or supported browser profiles, distribute the ShapeV2 tasks between them instead of using one browser for every generator.
Start Time and End Time
Optional scheduling controls.
The generator must still be manually started.
Why a Browser Mix Is Recommended
Different browser selections can produce different browser environments for ShapeV2 cookie generation.
Using a browser mix helps avoid relying on one configuration across your entire setup.
For example:
Use only browser options that are available inside your current Stellar version.
Do not create more ShapeV2 generators than your computer or server can operate reliably.
Recommended Setup
Small Setup
For a small Bandai setup:
One Bandai account
One corresponding profile
One Normal task
Product Qty:
1Normal delay:
3333Watch Task enabled
One Monitor task for the SKU
Monitor delay:
3333ShapeV2 Gen-Experimental running
Bandai selected as the ShapeV2 site
Cookie Expiration:
300000Cookies Per Task:
5High-quality ISP proxies
Larger Setup
For multiple checkout tasks:
One unique Bandai account per Normal task
One organized profile per account
No account reused across tasks
One Monitor task per SKU as a starting point
Enough ShapeV2 cookie generation to support the active setup
A mix of browsers across ShapeV2 generators
Multiple high-quality proxy pools
More than one proxy provider when possible
Scale gradually and monitor the system’s CPU, memory, proxy performance, cookie supply, and task statuses.
Proxy Recommendations
Initial Bandai testing performed well with ISP proxies.
A recommended starting strategy is:
Normal tasks: High-quality ISP proxies
Monitor tasks: ISP proxies
ShapeV2 tasks: High-quality ISP proxies
Additional diversity: Mix in residential proxies for some tasks when desired
Proxy performance may change during heavily trafficked drops.
For a more resilient setup:
Use multiple proxy providers
Use multiple proxy pools
Avoid placing every task on one provider
Test proxies before the release
Replace consistently blocked proxies
Avoid repeatedly restarting tasks on the same failing proxy
Task and Account Limits
Normal Tasks
Run:
This is required because the cart is shared across the account.
Reusing the same account across multiple tasks may cause:
Products interfering with one another
Incorrect cart contents
Checkout conflicts
Quantity problems
Failed orders
Account or session instability
Monitor Tasks
Start with:
Additional monitors may be used if current instructions recommend redundancy, but avoid unnecessary duplication.
ShapeV2 Tasks
Create enough ShapeV2 tasks to maintain cookies for your setup without overloading your computer, server, or proxies.
There is no universal number that fits every setup. Scale according to:
Number of Normal tasks
Cookie availability
Proxy quality
Browser distribution
Available CPU and memory
Live performance
When to Start Tasks
Before the Release
Update StellarAIO.
Confirm every Bandai account can log in.
Verify each Normal task uses a unique account.
Confirm profiles and payment information.
Verify all SKUs.
Test proxy groups.
Start the ShapeV2 generators.
Confirm Bandai cookies are being generated.
Start the Monitor tasks.
Start the Normal tasks with Watch Task enabled.
Confirm the Normal tasks are waiting for their Monitor ping.
Do not wait until the exact release time to discover an account, profile, proxy, or ShapeV2 problem.
During the Release
Keep ShapeV2 running.
Keep Monitor tasks running.
Allow Normal tasks time to process.
Watch available cookie counts.
Do not reuse an account in another task.
Do not immediately mass-restart tasks because of a temporary status.
Follow live Stellar announcements if settings or restarts are required.
Replace blocked proxies when necessary.
After the Release
Confirm successful orders through Bandai.
Stop tasks you no longer need.
Review unsuccessful task statuses.
Record any setup changes that performed better.
Keep accounts and sessions organized for future releases.
Common Errors and Fixes
Waiting for Monitor Ping
This is not an error when Watch Task is enabled.
The Normal task is waiting for a matching Monitor task to detect inventory.
Confirm that:
A Monitor task is running.
The Monitor and Normal tasks use the same SKU.
The Monitor proxy is working.
The Monitor task has not stopped.
The product has not changed to a different SKU.
No Bandai Cookies Available
Possible Causes
ShapeV2 is not running.
The wrong site is selected.
Cookies have expired.
The ShapeV2 proxy is blocked.
The browser configuration is failing.
Too few cookies are being generated for the active setup.
Fix
Start the ShapeV2 tasks.
Confirm Site is set to Bandai.
Confirm Cookie Expiration is
300000.Confirm Cookies Per Task is
5.Test another proxy pool.
Use a mix of browsers.
Reduce the number of active Normal tasks if cookie supply cannot keep up.
ShapeV2 Is Running but Cookies Are Not Increasing
Possible Causes
Poor proxy quality
Browser-specific failure
Incorrect site selection
Too many generators for the machine
Temporary Bandai or Shape protection issues
Fix
Confirm Bandai is selected.
Test a different browser.
Test another ISP or residential proxy pool.
Reduce the number of simultaneous generators.
Restart only the affected generator.
Check Stellar announcements for a current issue.
Account or Session Login Failure
Possible Causes
Incorrect account email
Incorrect password
The wrong session is associated with the task
The same account is being reused
Bandai is requiring manual account verification
Fix
Verify the account credentials.
Confirm the correct session is selected.
Confirm the profile belongs to the intended account.
Stop any other task using the same account.
Log into the Bandai account manually if verification is required.
Update the saved session after changing a password.
Shared Cart or Incorrect Product in Cart
Cause
The same Bandai account is being used across more than one Normal task.
Because the cart is shared, each task can affect the other task’s cart.
Fix
Stop every task using that account.
Use only one Normal task for the account.
Assign other Normal tasks to different Bandai accounts.
Confirm the cart is clean before trying again.
Product Does Not Add to Cart
Possible Causes
Product is out of stock
Incorrect SKU
Shape cookies are unavailable
Proxy is blocked
Purchase limit has already been reached
The account is already being used by another task
Fix
Verify the SKU.
Confirm the Monitor is detecting stock.
Confirm ShapeV2 cookies are available.
Test a different proxy.
Confirm only one task is using the account.
Check the account’s existing orders and purchase limits.
Proxy or Site Block
Possible Causes
The selected proxy has been blocked.
Too many requests are being sent through the proxy.
The proxy pool is performing poorly during the release.
Bandai’s protection has changed.
Fix
Test a different proxy.
Switch to another provider or pool.
Increase the delay if current instructions recommend it.
Mix ISP and residential proxies.
Avoid repeatedly restarting on the same blocked proxy.
Normal Task Does Not Start After Stock Is Detected
Confirm that:
Watch Task is enabled.
The Normal and Monitor tasks use the same SKU.
The Normal task is still running.
The task has a valid profile and account.
ShapeV2 cookies are available.
The checkout proxy is working.
The account is not being used by another task.
Task Is Running but No Checkout Occurs
A running task does not guarantee an order.
Possible reasons include:
Inventory sold out
Account purchase limits
Insufficient ShapeV2 cookies
Proxy failure
Payment decline
Incorrect profile information
Product quantity restrictions
Another task interfering with the shared account cart
Check the task status, Bandai account, profile, proxy, and available cookies before restarting.
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