Quoted from Apex:Pretty sure you still have to be in the Fang Club to order early from a distro as well.
Per the Pinballstar email -
* To buy today you need to be or will need to be a member of Spooky Pinball's Fang Club - purchased through their website for $ 45 / year - one perk is you get to buy on day 1. If you are not a member right now - order first to secure your game, then please go to Spooky's website and sign up for the Fang Club next. They will be cross referencing orders and memberships.