100%. I have my Toys McCoy Indy in front of me right now. Google a Relic Hunter figure and you'll see what I mean. If you look at the boxed pictures of the McCoy Indy you'll see no machete. gun belt w/ holster, whip, gun, idol, sandbag, hat and gasmask bag - that's it, all under the plastic. That McCoy box has been opened as you see the Indy in the window has gear already on - it's the loose custom one pictured below. The person didn't want to take to Indy gear from under the plastic and opted to put on the lame relic Hunter stuff instead.
If you read the link that you posted you'll see them talk about taking parts including the machete from cheaper figures. Those loose pictures are of a cobbled together Indy...
"Next best thing - find a cheaper yet acceptable alternative for indy's accessories. Pile on the accessories on action figure which is removeable from box and you can still have a nice-looking indiana jones figure."
The leather whip, die cast gun with opening chamber, die cast gold plated idol are all some of the best parts of the McCoy Indy which you have to see and hold to truly appreciate.